How to travel from Grenoble to Nice, France

The distance between Grenoble and Nice is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grenoble to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Nice-Ville.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to NICE - Gare Routière - NICE.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance464km (288 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Nice

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Grenoble and Nice is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (128 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Grenoble and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Nice. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Nice. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 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 Nice. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Nice with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6h 30m.

Zou! LER run regular bus services between Grenoble and Nice. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 30m 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 Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nice. The distance is around 464km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Nice

Transport options from Grenoble to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 25m
€250($250)
every 3 hours406km (252 miles)
Train
5h 10m
€160($160)
twice daily533km (331 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
twice daily344km (214 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€63($63)
on demand464km (288 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice