How to travel from Arcachon to Grenoble, France
The distance between Arcachon and Grenoble is around 633km (393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Grenoble → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€135($135)
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2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Massy Tgv then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Grenoble.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€32($32)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Grenoble
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Arcachon and Grenoble is around 633km (393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 547km (340 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Arcachon and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Grenoble. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Grenoble. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Arcachon and Grenoble. The distance is around 720km (447 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Grenoble
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 15m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 633km (393 miles) |
| Train to Biarritz, plane | 4h 25m | €230($230) | every 4 hours | 883km (548 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 4h 35m | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 784km (487 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 15m | €195($195) | twice a week | 1,143km (710 miles) |
| Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 7h 10m | €595($595) | once a week | 1,179km (732 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 40m | €32($32) | every 20 mins | 712km (442 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | €130($130) | on demand | 720km (447 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.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Grenoble
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Grenoble
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Grenoble