How to travel from Le Mans to Grenoble, France

The distance between Le Mans and Grenoble is around 680km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Le Mans to Grenoble by train, 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 Rennes, plane

Take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance680km (422 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Grenoble by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Le Mans and Grenoble is around 680km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Le Mans and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Mans and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 4h 20m.

TGV inOui run train services between Le Mans and Grenoble. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Le Mans and Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans 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 3h 55m.

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 Le Mans and Grenoble. The distance is around 680km (422 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Le Mans to Grenoble

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Grenoble

Transport options from Le Mans to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Rennes, plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
€195($195)
every 2 hours864km (537 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane3h 55m
€245($245)
every 4 hours790km (491 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
€180($180)
every 3 hours844km (525 miles)
Train to Caen, plane4h 45m
€350($350)
every 4 hours856km (532 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€140($140)
4 times a week750km (466 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€90($90)
on demand680km (422 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