How to travel from Belfort to Grenoble, France

The distance between Belfort and Grenoble is around 426km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

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

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Train via Lyon Part Dieu

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Besancon Viotte then take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance426km (265 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).

The distance between Belfort and Grenoble is around 426km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (178 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Belfort and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Grenoble is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Grenoble. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Belfort and Grenoble. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 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 Belfort and Grenoble. We recommend that you drive to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Grenoble. instead which will take 5h 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 Belfort and Grenoble. The distance is around 426km (265 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

How do I get from Belfort to Grenoble

Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Grenoble

Transport options from Belfort to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar
4h 25m
€95($95)
every 2 hours489km (304 miles)
Train5h 15m
€66($66)
every 20 mins440km (273 miles)
Train and Bus
7hrs
€31($31)
once daily455km (283 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€77($77)
on demand426km (265 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