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There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest to CERN by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane OTP - GVA
    5h 40m
    €99–287

  2. Bus, train via Vienna

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    23h 55m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Genevabus bus 3909
    28h 20m

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain night train
    2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    31h 29m
    €279–408

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    30h 49m
    €289–436

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresicabus bus
    2. Take the train from Brescia to Genevetrain train Ec
    32h 50m
    €227–319

  7. Drive  1,906.2 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to CERNcar car 1,906.2 km
    20h 15m
    €349–504

Bucharest to CERN by night train, train, tram, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration31h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,590.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

Anima Wings, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest to CERN via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Geneva, Genève, Meyrin, Meyrin, gare, and Meyrin, CERN in around 28h 20m.

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