There are 4 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to CERN by plane, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
1h 19m€116–307Drive 276.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to CERNcar 276.6 km
2h 58m€49–70Train
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3h 51m€108–327Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to CERN276.6 km
2h 58m
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to CERN by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to CERN is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to CERN is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs €110 - €310.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to CERN. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and CERN is 236 km. The road distance is 276.6 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to CERN without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €100 - €330.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to CERN, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Flughafen station.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to CERN is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €330 and takes 3h 51m.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to CERN is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to CERN.
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
Swiss and Royal Jordanian fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich Flughafen to Genève hourly. Tickets cost €100–310 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–310
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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