How to travel from Bordeaux to Grenoble, France

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance653km (405 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Grenoble

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Grenoble

Transport options from Bordeaux to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 55m
€125($125)
every 2 hours588km (365 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train4h 10m
€240($240)
every 4 hours739km (459 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€215($215)
5 times a day899km (559 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€205($205)
every 4 hours802km (498 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 35m
€25($25)
6 times a week662km (411 miles)
Bus via Lyon Gare Perrache12h 30m
€11($11)
4 times a week940km (584 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€88($88)
on demand653km (405 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