The distance between Bordeaux and Grenoble is around 588km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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 → Bordeaux if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.
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Take the train to Nimes then Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble.
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Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Bordeaux and Grenoble is around 588km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (309 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Bordeaux and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux and Grenoble. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
SNCF, TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Bordeaux and Grenoble. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Bordeaux and Grenoble. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 8h 35m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Grenoble. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Bordeaux and Grenoble. The distance is around 653km (405 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 55m | €125($125) | every 2 hours | 588km (365 miles) |
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train | 4h 10m | €240($240) | every 4 hours | 739km (459 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | €215($215) | 5 times a day | 899km (559 miles) |
Train | 6h 45m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 802km (498 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 35m | €25($25) | 6 times a week | 662km (411 miles) |
Bus via Lyon Gare Perrache | 12h 30m | €11($11) | 4 times a week | 940km (584 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | €88($88) | on demand | 653km (405 miles) |
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The following major airports near Grenoble offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.