How to travel from Grenoble to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Grenoble and Strasbourg is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grenoble to Strasbourg by train, plane, bus and car. 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 Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance536km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Strasbourg by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).

The distance between Grenoble and Strasbourg is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (253 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Grenoble and Strasbourg by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Strasbourg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €300 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Strasbourg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 9h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Strasbourg. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 15m 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 Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 536km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Strasbourg is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €300 ($300).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Strasbourg

Transport options from Grenoble to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 15m
€300($300)
every 3 hours495km (308 miles)
Train
5hrs
€185($185)
every 4 hours629km (391 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€24($24)
4 times a week612km (380 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€72($72)
on demand536km (333 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg