There are 6 ways to get from CERN to Paris by train (TGV), bus, car, tram, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Annemasse to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5h 43m€109–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N7479
8h 46m€48–84Drive 491.8 km
- Drive from CERN to Pariscar 491.8 km
5h 34m€90–130Line 18 tram, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the tram from Meyrin, CERN to Vernier, Blandonnettram
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
4h 16m€120–305Bus via Annecy
- Take the bus from Bachet-Gare to Gare Routierebus 272
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 24m€56–104Line 18 tram, fly to Paris Orly Airport
- Take the tram from Meyrin, CERN to Vernier, Blandonnettram
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
4h 5m€76–251
CERN to Paris by foot, tram, and train (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from CERN to Paris is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from CERN to Paris is to line 18 tram and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €75 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from CERN to Paris. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from CERN to Paris. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Genève and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between CERN and Paris is 528 km. The road distance is 491.8 km.
The best way to get from CERN to Paris without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €100 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from CERN to Paris, including transfers.
CERN to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
CERN to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Annemasse station.
The best way to get from CERN to Paris is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Paris, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Annemasse to Paris Gare De Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €95–140 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–270
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €315–330
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annemasse to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +41 22 308 33 11
- Website
- tpg.ch
Tram from Meyrin, CERN to Vernier, Blandonnet
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- €7–10
- Day Pass 1st Class
- €12–17
Tram from Meyrin, CERN to Vernier, Blandonnet
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- €7–10
- Day Pass 1st Class
- €12–17
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Bachet-Gare to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
CERN to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
CERN to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Paris is 492 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from CERN to Paris.
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