How to travel from Dijon to Grenoble, France

The distance between Dijon and Grenoble is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out GrenobleDijon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Grenoble - Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance303km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Dijon and Grenoble is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Dijon and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Grenoble is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Grenoble. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon 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 2h 60m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Dijon and Grenoble. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Dijon and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Dijon and Grenoble. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Grenoble. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Dijon and Grenoble. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Grenoble

Transport options from Dijon to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 60m
€140($140)
every 4 hours323km (201 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€26($26)
once daily299km (186 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€41($41)
on demand303km (188 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