There are 5 ways to get from CERN to Vienna by plane, train, bus, or car
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 Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
4h 38m€112–308Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 3909
16h 11m€88–149Train
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
14h 2m€199–320Drive 975.2 km
- Drive from CERN to Viennacar 975.2 km
9h 44m€163–236Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
15h 59m€132–214
CERN to Vienna by foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from CERN to Vienna is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 16h 11m.
The fastest way to get from CERN to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €110 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from CERN to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from CERN to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Wien Hbf via Genève and Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
The distance between CERN and Vienna is 842 km. The road distance is 975.2 km.
The best way to get from CERN to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 14h 2m and costs €190 - €320.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from CERN to Vienna, including transfers.
CERN to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
CERN to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from CERN to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €320 and takes 14h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 16h 11m.
What companies run services between CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Vienna, Austria?
Austrian Airlines, Swiss, and Lufthansa fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from CERN to Wien Hbf via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, Zürich HB, and Zuerich Hb in around 14h 2m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–220
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–220
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
CERN to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
CERN to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Vienna is 975 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from CERN to Vienna.
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