What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to CERN?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to CERN is to fly which costs €55 - €270 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to CERN?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to CERN is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €55 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and CERN?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to CERN. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Geneva via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to CERN. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Madrid to CERN?

The distance between Madrid and CERN is 1025 km. The road distance is 1313.6 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to CERN without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to CERN without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 12h 19m and costs €160 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to CERN?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Madrid to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to CERN bus from?

Madrid to CERN bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to CERN train from?

Madrid to CERN train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to CERN?

The best way to get from Madrid to CERN is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €55 - €270. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs €160 - €340 and takes 12h 19m, you could also bus via Geneva, which costs €130 - €210 and takes 20h 21m.

Where does the Madrid to CERN bus arrive?

Madrid to CERN bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Madrid to CERN train arrive?

Madrid to CERN train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to CERN is 1314 km. It takes approximately 13h 6m to drive from Madrid to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1214+ hotels available in CERN.

Madrid to CERN - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to CERN by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MAD - GVA
4h 39m
€59–264
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
12h 19m
€162–331
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Madrid to Lyonbus FlixBus N748 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Genevabus FlixBus N788 / ...
20h 21m
€132–206
Drive 1,313.6 km
1. Drive from Madrid to CERNcar 1,313.6 km
13h 6m
€241–348
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain 9725
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
12h 30m
€213–321
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Geneva Airportbus FlixBus 1616
21h 14m
€126–220

Madrid to CERN by train, tram, and foot

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12h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,024.7 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

Air Europa, Iberia, and easyJet fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to CERN via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 12h 19m.

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