How to travel from Calais to Grenoble, France

The distance between Calais and Grenoble is around 792km (492 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Calais 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe then Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Laroche - Migennes then take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance869km (540 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Calais to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Calais and Grenoble is around 792km (492 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 703km (437 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Calais and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Calais and Grenoble. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Calais and Grenoble. The distance is around 869km (540 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Grenoble

Transport options from Calais to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
€260($260)
4 times a week792km (492 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4hrs
€255($255)
4 times a week836km (520 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 30m
€260($260)
4 times a week921km (572 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5h 40m
€310($310)
4 times a week938km (583 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
€185($185)
4 times a week879km (546 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6h 45m
€210($210)
twice a week918km (571 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9h 50m
€79($79)
once daily879km (546 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, bus11hrs
€74($74)
once daily900km (559 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€115($115)
on demand869km (540 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