The distance between Grenoble and Lyon is around 103km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Grenoble to Lyon 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 Lyon → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache SNCF Train Station.
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There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Lyon by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €14 ($14).
The distance between Grenoble and Lyon is around 103km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Grenoble and Lyon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Lyon is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €14 ($14).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Lyon. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Grenoble and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.
Swiss Railways run train services between Grenoble and Lyon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Grenoble and Lyon. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 1h 20m.
Lasta run regular bus services between Grenoble and Lyon. Buses run twice a week and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Lyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Perrache SNCF Train Station. instead which will take 1h 20m.
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Grenoble and Lyon. The distance is around 103km (64 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Lyon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €6 ($6).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 20m | €6($6) | hourly | 104km (65 miles) |
Train | 1h 20m | €80($80) | every 30 mins | 131km (81 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €14($14) | on demand | 103km (64 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.