How to travel from Menton to Grenoble, France

The distance between Menton and Grenoble is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Menton 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance495km (307 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Menton to Grenoble by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Menton and Grenoble is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Menton and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Grenoble. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Menton and Grenoble. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Menton and Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Menton and Grenoble. The distance is around 495km (307 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

How do I get from Menton to Grenoble

Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Grenoble

Transport options from Menton to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 20m
€260($260)
every 2 hours431km (268 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€165($165)
twice daily557km (346 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€67($67)
on demand495km (307 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