How to travel from Alès to Grenoble, France

The distance between Alès and Grenoble is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Alès to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GrenobleAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière and then to Grenoble Champollion.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Alès to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Alès and Grenoble is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Alès and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Grenoble is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Grenoble. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Alès and Grenoble. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alès and Grenoble. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Alès and Grenoble. Buses run once a week and take around 5h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes then Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Grenoble. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Grenoble

Transport options from Alès to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€115($115)
every 2 hours298km (185 miles)
Bus
5h 5m
€38($38)
once a week277km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€43($43)
on demand240km (149 miles)

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Airports near Grenoble

The following major airports near Grenoble offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Grenoble
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Grenoble
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Grenoble