How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Grenoble, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Grenoble is around 823km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Grenoble by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GrenobleCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance926km (575 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Grenoble by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Grenoble is around 823km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 742km (461 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Grenoble. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 6h 30m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Grenoble. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Grenoble. The distance is around 926km (575 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
€370($370)
every 4 hours823km (511 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6hrs
€210($210)
every 4 hours926km (575 miles)
Train to Lison, plane6h 10m
€175($175)
twice daily998km (620 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
€150($150)
every 4 hours928km (577 miles)
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux8h 15m
€495($495)
once a week963km (598 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€165($165)
on demand926km (575 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