How to travel from Marseille to Grenoble, France

The distance between Marseille and Grenoble is around 284km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Marseille 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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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)

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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Marseille and Grenoble is around 284km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Marseille and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Grenoble is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Grenoble. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Grenoble. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Marseille and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 4h 35m.

FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Marseille and Grenoble. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 2h 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 Marseille and Grenoble. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Grenoble

Transport options from Marseille to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€125($125)
every 4 hours310km (193 miles)
Train via Valence4hrs
€215($215)
hourly371km (231 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 25m
€260($260)
every 20 mins393km (244 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
€22($22)
6 times a week319km (198 miles)
Bus via SISTERON - Gare Routière - SISTERON4h 35m
twice daily284km (177 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€42($42)
on demand306km (190 miles)

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Airlines

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