There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
1h 39m€133–272Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Genevabus FlixBus N122
9h 58m€57–117Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
- Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
7h 14m€112–531Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Frankfurt-FRA to CERN564.3 km
5h 14mDrive 564.3 km
- Drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERNcar 564.3 km
5h 14m€87–126Bus via Annecy
- Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 46m€74–137
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs €130 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Airport and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Meyrin, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Basel SBB, Renens VD and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and CERN is 468 km. The road distance is 564.3 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €110 - €550.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN, including transfers.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs €130 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €550 and takes 7h 14m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
Lufthansa, Swiss, and Air Dolomiti fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Frankfurt to CERN via Basel SBB, Renens VD, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 7h 14m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–480
Flights from Frankfurt to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–490
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–480
Flights from Frankfurt to Geneva International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–550
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Frankfurt to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–480
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–260
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Basel SBB to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Renens VD to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €8–12
- 2nd Class
- €10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Frankfurt-FRA to CERN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN is 564 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to CERN.
There are 1274+ hotels available in CERN.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and CERN. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.