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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to CERNby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to CERN by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    4h 7m
    €84–304

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LTN - GVA
    6h 2m
    €66–326

  3. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain train Tgv
    8h 40m
    €302–476

  4. Bus via Meyrin

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    19h 52m
    €89–158

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to CERNcar car
    9h 38m
    €307–389

  6. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    5h 9m
    €80–297

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LCY - GVA
    5h 23m
    €137–349

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain train Ter
    10h 47m
    €434–734

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Genevabus bus N7479
    20h 42m
    €92–157

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to CERNcar car
    10h 40m
    €201–344

Heathrow Terminal 5 to CERN by subway, train, tram, and foot

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 762.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

British Airways, Swiss, and Air France fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to CERN via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 8h 40m.

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