How to travel from Carcassonne to Grenoble, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Grenoble is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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 GrenobleCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance441km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Carcassonne and Grenoble is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Carcassonne and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Grenoble. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Carcassonne and Grenoble. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 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 Carcassonne and Grenoble. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Carcassonne and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 5h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Grenoble. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Carcassonne and Grenoble. The distance is around 441km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Carcassonne to Grenoble

Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Grenoble

Transport options from Carcassonne to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 30m
€145($145)
every 2 hours589km (366 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€145($145)
4 times a day452km (281 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
€28($28)
5 times a week439km (273 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€60($60)
on demand441km (274 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