How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble is around 268km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GrenobleClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance268km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble is around 268km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 3h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the bus to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble. The distance is around 268km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

How do I get from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble

Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€56($56)
every 4 hours349km (217 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
€17($17)
every 2 hours270km (168 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€48($48)
on demand268km (166 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