How to travel from Avignon to Grenoble, France

The distance between Avignon and Grenoble is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Avignon 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 GrenobleAvignon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance222km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Avignon and Grenoble is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Avignon and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Grenoble is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Grenoble. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 2h 30m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Avignon and Grenoble. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Avignon and Grenoble. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Avignon and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 3hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Avignon and Grenoble. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Avignon and Grenoble. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Grenoble

Transport options from Avignon to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 40m
€110($110)
every 4 hours217km (135 miles)
Train to Grenoble2h 30m
€40($40)
once a week222km (138 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€16($16)
6 times a week218km (136 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€30($30)
on demand222km (138 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