There are 4 ways to get from CERN to Zurich by train, bus, car, tram, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
4h 2mCHF 93–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Stationbus 3909
6h 1mCHF 23–53Drive 281 km
- Drive from CERN to Zurichcar 281 km
2h 55mCHF 48–68Line 18 tram, fly
- Take the tram from Meyrin, CERN to Vernier, Blandonnettram
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
2h 41mCHF 116–336
CERN to Zurich by foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from CERN to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from CERN to Zurich is to line 18 tram and fly which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 340.
No, there is no direct bus from CERN to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from CERN to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Zürich HB via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between CERN and Zurich is 281 km. The road distance is 281 km.
The best way to get from CERN to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from CERN to Zurich, including transfers.
CERN to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
CERN to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from CERN to Zurich is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Zurich, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 85–130 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 21–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–130
- 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 Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
CERN to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
CERN to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Zurich is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from CERN to Zurich.
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