There are 6 ways to get from Toulouse to CERN by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Geneva International Airport
best- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane TLS - GVA
3h 52m€66–251Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 2m€60–106Train
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
7h 47m€148–235Drive 585.5 km
- Drive from Toulouse to CERNcar 585.5 km
7h 22m€94–136Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
6h 36m€95–315Bus via Annecy
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Annecybus FlixBus N1156
12h 16m€75–120
Toulouse to CERN by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toulouse to CERN is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Toulouse to CERN is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs €65 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Toulouse station to CERN. However, there are services departing from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Meyrin, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Toulouse to CERN. However, there are services departing from Toulouse Matabiau and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Toulouse and CERN is 485 km. The road distance is 585.5 km.
The best way to get from Toulouse to CERN without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €140 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Toulouse to CERN, including transfers.
Toulouse to CERN bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Toulouse to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Toulouse Matabiau station.
The best way to get from Toulouse to CERN is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 7h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 2m.
What companies run services between Toulouse, France and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
easyJet flies from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toulouse Matabiau to CERN via Lyon Part Dieu, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 7h 47m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–300
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Toulouse to CERN bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Toulouse to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toulouse to CERN is 586 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Toulouse to CERN.
There are 1218+ hotels available in CERN.