How to travel from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Grenoble, France

The distance between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble is around 92km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 55min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GrenobleLyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration55min
  • Distance93km (58 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 55min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €13 ($13).

The distance between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble is around 92km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 78km (49 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 55min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Grenoble is to drive which takes around 55min and will set you back approx €13 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1hr.

TGV inOui run train services between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1hr, 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 Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1hr.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble. Buses run hourly and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Grenoble from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is to drive which will take 55min and cost around €13 ($13).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 1hr.

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 Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble. The distance is around 93km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 55min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

How do I get from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Grenoble

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble

Transport options from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
€38($38)
every 2 hours114km (71 miles)
Bus
1hr
€9($9)
hourly92km (57 miles)
Drive
55min
€13($13)
on demand93km (58 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