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How to get fromFlorence to CERNby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Florence to CERN by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Rogoredotrain train 9904 / ...
    2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Genevetrain train Ec
    7h 31m
    €121–211

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Geneva - Bus stationbus bus
    10h 52m
    €53–75

  3. Drive  610.7 km

    1. Drive from Florence to CERNcar car 610.7 km
    6h 24m
    €99–142

  4. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane FLR - GVA
    5h 42m
    €105–294

  5. Train via Milan

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genevetrain train Ec
    7h 51m
    €116–222

  6. Bus via Florence

    1. Take the bus from Florence to Genevabus bus FlixBus N504 / ...
    13h 32m
    €76–121

  7. Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BLQ - GVA
    6h 34m
    €93–311

  8. Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia Mestretrain train
    2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane VCE - GVA
    6h 25m
    €98–330

  9. Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain train
    2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane FCO - GVA
    6h 12m
    €94–299

Florence to CERN by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 673.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to CERN via Rho-Fiera Milano, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, Sellitto operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Geneva - Bus station twice a week. Tickets cost €40–55 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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