The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Grenoble is around 255km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Grenoble by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Grenoble → Aix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble.
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Take the bus to Grenoble.
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There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Grenoble by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Grenoble is around 255km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (115 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Aix-en-Provence and Grenoble by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Grenoble is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Grenoble. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Grenoble. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 4hrs.
FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Grenoble. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the bus to Grenoble. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Grenoble is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Grenoble. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Grenoble. The distance is around 292km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Grenoble is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €20 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 55m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 346km (215 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | €20($20) | 5 times a week | 290km (180 miles) |
Bus via SISTERON - Gare Routière - SISTERON | 4hrs | twice daily | 255km (159 miles) | |
Drive | 2h 45m | €40($40) | on demand | 292km (181 miles) |
The following major airports near Grenoble offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.