There are 6 ways to get from CERN to Brussels by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3h 55m€70–245Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
14h 41m€68–131Train via Paris
- Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
6h 33m€150–332Drive 649.5 km
- Drive from CERN to Brusselscar 649.5 km
7h 59m€102–147Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
7h 52m€184–310Bus via Metz
- Take the bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 35m€92–182
CERN to Brussels by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from CERN to Brussels is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 14h 41m.
The fastest way to get from CERN to Brussels is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs €70 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from CERN to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from CERN to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Geneve, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between CERN and Brussels is 550 km. The road distance is 649.5 km.
The best way to get from CERN to Brussels without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 33m and costs €150 - €340.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from CERN to Brussels, including transfers.
CERN to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
CERN to Brussels train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from CERN to Brussels is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €150 - €340 and takes 6h 33m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 14h 41m.
What companies run services between CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Brussels, Belgium?
Brussels Airlines, easyJet, and Swiss fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from CERN to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Geneve, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 6h 33m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–210
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
CERN to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
CERN to Brussels train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Brussels is 649 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from CERN to Brussels.
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