How to travel from Grenoble to Quimper, France

The distance between Grenoble and Quimper is around 915km (569 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Grenoble to Quimper 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 Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Quimper.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €525($525)

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Bus

Take the bus to Quimper.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,007km (626 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Grenoble and Quimper is around 915km (569 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 813km (505 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Grenoble and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Quimper is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Quimper. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Quimper. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Quimper with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 15h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Quimper. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 20m 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 1,007km (626 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €525 ($525).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Quimper

Transport options from Grenoble to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 35m
€230($230)
every 4 hours1,005km (625 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4h 50m
€225($225)
every 4 hours946km (588 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane5h 25m
€200($200)
4 times a day915km (569 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
€525($525)
once a week1,155km (718 miles)
Train via Chambery Challes Les Eaux9hrs
€180($180)
twice a week1,216km (755 miles)
Bus
15h 20m
€50($50)
twice daily1,052km (654 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€180($180)
on demand1,007km (626 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper