How to travel from Dunkirk to Grenoble, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Grenoble is around 763km (474 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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 GrenobleDunkirk if you're planning a return trip.

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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 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Grenoble - Bus Station.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance876km (544 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Dunkirk and Grenoble is around 763km (474 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696km (433 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Dunkirk and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Grenoble. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Dunkirk and Grenoble. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Dunkirk and Grenoble. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Grenoble. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk 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 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 Dunkirk and Grenoble. The distance is around 876km (544 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Grenoble

Transport options from Dunkirk to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 10m
€275($275)
every 4 hours763km (474 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 30m
€215($215)
every 4 hours808km (502 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4hrs
€290($290)
every 4 hours892km (554 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 25m
€250($250)
every 4 hours796km (495 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 40m
€225($225)
every 20 mins1,202km (747 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5h 10m
€270($270)
every 4 hours909km (565 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€165($165)
every 4 hours849km (528 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6h 40m
€195($195)
twice a week887km (551 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€36($36)
4 times a day869km (540 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€120($120)
on demand876km (544 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