How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Grenoble, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Grenoble is around 773km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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.

👋 Also check out GrenobleLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €495($500)

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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance825km (513 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Grenoble by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Grenoble is around 773km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (373 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Grenoble. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Grenoble. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and 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 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 5m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Grenoble. The distance is around 825km (513 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €495 ($500).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 5m
€145($145)
every 4 hours773km (480 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 20m
€165($165)
every 4 hours963km (599 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 25m
€250($250)
every 4 hours895km (556 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€495($500)
once a week1,046km (650 miles)
Train via Tours10h 45m
€130($130)
5 times a week849km (527 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€150($150)
on demand825km (513 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