How to travel from Grenoble to Bayonne, France

The distance between Grenoble and Bayonne is around 699km (435 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Massy-TGV and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance819km (509 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Bayonne by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Grenoble and Bayonne is around 699km (435 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Grenoble and Bayonne by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Bayonne. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy-TGV. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Bayonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Grenoble and Bayonne. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Bayonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11hrs.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Grenoble and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Grenoble and Bayonne. The distance is around 819km (509 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Bayonne

Transport options from Grenoble to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 35m
€180($180)
every 4 hours699km (435 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 10m
€215($215)
twice a week1,283km (797 miles)
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud8h 30m
€195($195)
4 times a day867km (539 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
€45($45)
once daily837km (520 miles)
Bus to Irun14h 15m
€90($90)
once daily949km (590 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€145($145)
on demand819km (509 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

The following major airports near Bayonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne