How to travel from Lille to Grenoble, France

The distance between Lille and Grenoble is around 683km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lille 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Grenoble - Bus Station.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance803km (499 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Lille to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Lille and Grenoble is around 683km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 638km (396 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Lille and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Grenoble. 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 4h 20m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Lille and Grenoble. Trains depart every 4 hours 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lille and Grenoble. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Grenoble. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Lille and Grenoble. The distance is around 803km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Grenoble

Transport options from Lille to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
€240($240)
every 2 hours683km (425 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€240($240)
every 2 hours813km (505 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
€205($205)
every 4 hours775km (482 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu5h 10m
€215($215)
6 times a week788km (489 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€51($51)
once daily794km (493 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€110($110)
on demand803km (499 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