How to travel from La Rochelle to Grenoble, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Grenoble is around 643km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Grenoble 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 to Poitiers, plane

Take the train to Poitiers then fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €365($365)
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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Grenoble - Bus Station.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance802km (498 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €365 ($365).

The distance between La Rochelle and Grenoble is around 643km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from La Rochelle and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €365 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Grenoble. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Grenoble. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 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 La Rochelle and Grenoble. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Grenoble. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Grenoble is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Grenoble. 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 La Rochelle and Grenoble. The distance is around 802km (498 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Grenoble

Transport options from La Rochelle to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Poitiers, plane + 3 similar
4h 20m
€365($365)
every 4 hours643km (399 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€155($155)
5 times a day803km (499 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5h 10m
€165($165)
every 4 hours788km (489 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 45m
€285($285)
5 times a day925km (575 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
€265($265)
twice daily1,012km (629 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps6h 35m
€265($265)
once daily1,070km (665 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 50m
€38($38)
6 times a week849km (527 miles)
Bus via Angers14hrs
€63($63)
once daily975km (606 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€110($110)
on demand802km (498 miles)

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Airports near Grenoble

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Grenoble
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Grenoble
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Grenoble