How to travel from Grenoble to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Grenoble and Saint-Raphaël is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Grenoble to Saint-Raphaël 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 Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Marseille St Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence and then to Fréjus.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Grenoble and Saint-Raphaël is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Grenoble and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Saint-Raphaël. 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 4h 10m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 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 Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix-en-Provence and Fréjus. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

FlixBus, Zou! LER and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Grenoble and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 50m 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Grenoble to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 30m
€250($250)
every 4 hours470km (292 miles)
Train to Geneve, plane4h 55m
€140($140)
every 4 hours546km (339 miles)
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud + 1 similar
3h 55m
€155($155)
every 4 hours471km (292 miles)
Train4h 10m
€135($135)
twice daily471km (292 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
€27($27)
every 20 mins411km (255 miles)
Bus via Nice - Aéroport7h 30m
€21($21)
once daily413km (257 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€74($74)
on demand409km (254 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël