How to travel from Brest to Grenoble, France

The distance between Brest and Grenoble is around 905km (562 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brest to Grenoble by plane, train, bus and car. 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 Brest (BES) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

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Train via Rennes

Take the train to Rennes and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,074km (668 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Brest to Grenoble by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Brest and Grenoble is around 905km (562 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 855km (531 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Brest and Grenoble by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Grenoble. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Brest and Grenoble. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Brest and Grenoble. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brest and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 16h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Brest and Grenoble. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Brest and Grenoble. The distance is around 1,074km (668 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Grenoble

Transport options from Brest to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3hrs
€155($155)
hourly905km (562 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€175($175)
hourly951km (591 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6hrs
€160($160)
every 20 mins1,015km (631 miles)
Train via Rennes + 1 similar
7h 45m
€190($190)
4 times a week1,160km (721 miles)
Train8h 20m
€195($195)
once daily1,188km (738 miles)
Bus
16h 20m
€65($65)
once daily1,124km (699 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€145($145)
on demand1,074km (668 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