What is the cheapest way to get from Zürich HB to CERN?

The cheapest way to get from Zürich HB to CERN is to bus which costs €29 - €60 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zürich HB to CERN?

The fastest way to get from Zürich HB to CERN is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs €120 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Zürich HB and CERN?

No, there is no direct bus from Zürich HB station to CERN. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Meyrin, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Zürich HB and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Zürich HB to CERN. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Zürich HB to CERN?

The distance between Zürich HB and CERN is 281 km. The road distance is 273.7 km.

How do I travel from Zürich HB to CERN without a car?

The best way to get from Zürich HB to CERN without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €95 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Zürich HB to CERN?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Zürich HB to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zürich HB to CERN bus from?

Zürich HB to CERN bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zürich HB to CERN train from?

Zürich HB to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zürich HB to CERN?

The best way to get from Zürich HB to CERN is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €95 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 5h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €390 and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Zürich HB to CERN bus arrive?

Zürich HB to CERN bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Zürich HB to CERN train arrive?

Zürich HB to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Zürich HB to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Zürich HB to CERN is 274 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Zürich HB to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 722+ hotels available in CERN.

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There are 4 ways to get from Zürich HB to CERN by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3h 28m
€100–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genevabus 144 / ...
5h 22m
€29–60
Drive 273.7 km
1. Drive from Zürich HB to CERNcar 273.7 km
2h 58m
€58–83
Fly
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2h 29m
€126–381

Zürich HB to CERN by train, tram, and foot

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Distance: 280.6 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Zürich HB, Switzerland and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Genève hourly. Tickets cost €90–140 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Geneva 6 times a week. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.

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