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

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There are 8 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to CERN by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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 8m
    €90–288

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    €77–244

  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 45m
    €268–515

  4. Bus

    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
    20h 7m
    €93–185

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to CERNcar car
    9h 38m
    €273–344

  6. Bus to Luton Airport, fly

    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
    5h 42m
    €82–237

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    9h 51m
    €260–497

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to CERNcar car
    10h 41m
    €149–267

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

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 762.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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 45m.

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