How to travel from Caen to Grenoble, France

The distance between Caen and Grenoble is around 688km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Caen 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 Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris Pont de Levallois and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)

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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance803km (499 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Caen to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Caen and Grenoble is around 688km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 640km (398 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Caen and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Grenoble. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Caen and Grenoble. Trains depart every 4 hours 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caen and Grenoble. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris Pont de Levallois. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and Grenoble. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Caen and Grenoble. The distance is around 803km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Grenoble

Transport options from Caen to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
€320($320)
every 2 hours688km (427 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€230($230)
every 2 hours795km (494 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€155($155)
every 4 hours796km (495 miles)
Train via Chambery Challes Les Eaux6h 50m
€190($190)
once a week832km (517 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 30m
€52($52)
5 times a week808km (502 miles)
Bus via Rouen12h 10m
€37($37)
once daily832km (517 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€110($110)
on demand803km (499 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