CERN Reception - Meyrin
385 route de Meyrin
CH-1217 Meyrin - Geneva
Switzerland
GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.2314284 N
Longitude: 6.0539718 E
By Car / Bus
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From Switzerland
From Geneva, follow signs for Aéroport then Meyrin.
From A1 highway, take Exit 5 Meyrin, direction Meyrin.
Once in Meyrin Village, follow signs for St. Genis and take the tunnel.
800m after the tunnel, at the roundabout before the Globe, park on the right-hand side car park. -
From France (département of Ain)
Follow signs for St. Genis then Genève.
Once you have passed the border, at the roundabout after the Globe, park on the left-hand side car park. -
Parking
Visitors can park freely at the car park located next to the Globe of Science and Innovation.
Gate will open automatically after car plate reading (valid only for one day).
In case of problem, call the guards with the "CSA" button on intercom.
By Train
From Geneva Cornavin train station
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Tram - 3 CHF - 20 minutes ride
Take tram 18 to "CERN" which is the final stop between CERN Globe and Reception.
Purchase a "Tout Genève" ticket (3 CHF full-fare / 2 CHF reduced-fare) BEFORE entering the vehicle at vending machines (cash and credit card)
Note that most Geneva hotels deliver free public transport passes. Don't forget to ask yours if you stay in a Geneva hotel.
See the public transports website for full details.
By Plane
From Geneva International Airport (GVA - Contrin)
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Taxi - approximately 35CHF - 15 minutes ride
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Public transport - Free - about 30 minutes ride
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Take a one hour free public transport ticket from the machine you will find at the exit to the baggage collection hall, just before customs control.
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Option 1: Take bus Y (to CERN) and get off at the CERN stop.
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Option 2: Take bus 23 (to ZIPLO), 28 (to Parfumerie) or 57 (to ZIMEYSA Gare), get off at Blandonnet, then catch Tram number 18 to CERN.
Final stop CERN is located between Globe and Reception.
See the public transports website for full details.
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