How to travel from Metz to Grenoble, France

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.

5 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €570($570)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance569km (354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Grenoble

Transport options from Metz to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 40m
€570($570)
every 3 hours513km (319 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€160($160)
3 times a week871km (541 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 10m
€130($130)
5 times a day779km (484 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
€35($35)
twice daily573km (356 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€100($100)
on demand569km (354 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