How to travel from Grenoble to Belfort, France

The distance between Grenoble and Belfort is around 424km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grenoble to Belfort 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 BelfortGrenoble if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Besançon then take the train to Belfort.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance424km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Belfort by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Grenoble and Belfort is around 424km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (178 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Grenoble and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Belfort is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Belfort. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Belfort. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Grenoble and Belfort. We recommend that you drive to Belfort. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Belfort. The distance is around 424km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Grenoble to Belfort

Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Belfort

Transport options from Grenoble to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€95($95)
every 4 hours489km (304 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu5h 20m
€66($66)
every 20 mins440km (273 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 20m
€31($31)
once daily455km (283 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€76($76)
on demand424km (264 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

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

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort