The distance between Annecy and Grenoble is around 107km (66 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Annecy 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 Grenoble → Annecy if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Grenoble.
Take the bus to Grenoble.
There are several options for getting from Annecy to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €15 ($15).
The distance between Annecy and Grenoble is around 107km (66 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 85km (53 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Annecy and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Grenoble is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €15 ($15).
The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Grenoble. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Annecy and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 45m.
Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Grenoble. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Annecy and Grenoble. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Annecy and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 50m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Grenoble. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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 Annecy and Grenoble. The distance is around 107km (66 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 45m | €80($80) | hourly | 121km (75 miles) |
Bus | 1h 50m | €11($11) | every 20 mins | 108km (67 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €15($15) | on demand | 107km (66 miles) |
The following major airports near Grenoble offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.