How to travel from Grenoble to Toulon, France

The distance between Grenoble and Toulon is around 371km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grenoble to Toulon by train, 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 via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence and then to Toulon - Lyautey Toulon.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Toulon.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance371km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Toulon

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Toulon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Grenoble and Toulon is around 371km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Grenoble and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Toulon is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Toulon. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Toulon. 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 3h 10m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Toulon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix-en-Provence and Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Grenoble and Toulon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 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 Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Toulon. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 371km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Toulon

Transport options from Grenoble to Toulon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud + 1 similar
3h 10m
€120($120)
every 4 hours378km (235 miles)
Train3h 10m
€120($120)
twice daily377km (234 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€18($18)
every 20 mins372km (231 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€67($67)
on demand371km (231 miles)

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Airports near Toulon

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Toulon
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Toulon
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Toulon