How to travel from Besançon to Grenoble, France

The distance between Besançon and Grenoble is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon 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 GrenobleBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)

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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance340km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Besançon and Grenoble is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Besançon and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Grenoble is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Besançon and Grenoble. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4hrs, 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 Besançon and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Besançon and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Grenoble. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Grenoble. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Besançon and Grenoble. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

How do I get from Besançon to Grenoble

Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Grenoble

Transport options from Besançon to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€56($56)
4 times a day362km (225 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
4h 40m
€25($25)
every 20 mins360km (224 miles)
Bus to Grenoble - Bus Station5h 55m
€15($15)
once daily360km (224 miles)
Bus to Grenoble6hrs
€21($21)
once daily354km (220 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€61($61)
on demand340km (211 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