How to travel from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), France

The distance between Grenoble and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is around 90km (56 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 53min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 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 Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Lyon Airport (LYS).

  • Duration53min
  • Distance91km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 53min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €13 ($13).

The distance between Grenoble and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is around 90km (56 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 78km (49 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Grenoble and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 53min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is to drive which takes around 53min and will set you back approx €13 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Grenoble and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1hr.

TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1hr, 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 Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1hr.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). Buses run hourly and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) from Grenoble is to drive which will take 53min and cost around €13 ($13).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv. instead which will take 1hr.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Grenoble and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). The distance is around 91km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 53min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

How do I get from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Transport options from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
€38($38)
every 3 hours114km (71 miles)
Bus
1hr
€9($9)
hourly90km (56 miles)
Drive
53min
€13($13)
on demand91km (57 miles)

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