The distance between Metz and Grenoble is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Metz 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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Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.
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Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Grenoble.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Grenoble.
There are several options for getting from Metz to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 45m. 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 €570 ($570).
The distance between Metz and Grenoble is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Metz and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €570 ($570).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Metz and Grenoble. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Metz and Grenoble. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Metz and Grenoble. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Metz and Grenoble. The distance is around 569km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 40m | €570($570) | every 3 hours | 513km (319 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €160($160) | 3 times a week | 871km (541 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 6h 10m | €130($130) | 5 times a day | 779km (484 miles) |
Bus | 8h 45m | €35($35) | twice daily | 573km (356 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | €100($100) | on demand | 569km (354 miles) |
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