What is the cheapest way to get from CERN to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from CERN to Lyon is to bus via Geneva Bus Station which costs €17 - €40 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from CERN to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from CERN to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between CERN and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from CERN to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Vernier, Blandonnet and Geneva - Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between CERN and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from CERN to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from CERN to Lyon?

The distance between CERN and Lyon is 160 km. The road distance is 139.9 km.

How do I travel from CERN to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from CERN to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs €24 - €55.

How long does it take to get from CERN to Lyon?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from CERN to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the CERN to Lyon bus from?

CERN to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the CERN to Lyon train from?

CERN to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from CERN to Lyon?

The best way to get from CERN to Lyon is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs €24 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the CERN to Lyon bus arrive?

CERN to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the CERN to Lyon train arrive?

CERN to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.

Can I drive from CERN to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Lyon is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from CERN to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3927+ hotels available in Lyon.

CERN to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 18 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from CERN to Lyon by bus, train, car, or tram

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 37m
€25–51
Bus via Geneva Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 55m
€18–35
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 41m
€42–80
Drive 139.9 km
1. Drive from CERN to Lyoncar 139.9 km
1h 41m
€23–33
Line 18 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Meyrin, CERN to Lancy-Bachet, garetram 18
2. Take the train from St Julien En Genevois to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 16m
€38–72

CERN to Lyon by foot and bus

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Distance: 160.4 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Lyon, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from CERN to Lyon Part Dieu via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 3h 41m.

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