How to travel from Grenoble to Paris, France

The distance between Grenoble and Paris is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Grenoble to Paris 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 Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Paris.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Paris Bercy.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance572km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Paris

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Grenoble and Paris is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Grenoble and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Paris is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Paris. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Grenoble and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 60m.

TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Paris. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Paris. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Paris. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Paris. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 35m 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 Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Paris. The distance is around 572km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Paris

Transport options from Grenoble to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 45m
€165($165)
every 3 hours554km (344 miles)
Train to Geneve, Fly4h 10m
€210($210)
every 4 hours611km (380 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
€100($100)
every 3 hours553km (344 miles)
Train to Massy-TGV3h 45m
€105($105)
twice a week580km (360 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€36($36)
hourly566km (352 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€77($77)
on demand572km (355 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris