How to travel from Lyon to Grenoble, France

The distance between Lyon and Grenoble is around 103km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lyon 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 if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated byBlablabus+ 3 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance103km (64 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €14 ($14).

The distance between Lyon and Grenoble is around 103km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Lyon and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Grenoble is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €14 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Grenoble. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Lyon and Grenoble. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, 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 and Grenoble. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 25m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon and Grenoble. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 1h 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 Lyon and Grenoble. The distance is around 103km (64 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Lyon to Grenoble

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Grenoble

Transport options from Lyon to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
€22($22)
every 30 mins131km (81 miles)
Bus
1h 25m
€10($10)
hourly104km (65 miles)
Drive
1hr
€14($14)
on demand103km (64 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