How to travel from Montpellier to Grenoble, France

The distance between Montpellier and Grenoble is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

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

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Montpellier and Grenoble is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Montpellier 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 Montpellier to Grenoble is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Grenoble. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Grenoble. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Montpellier and Grenoble. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Grenoble. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble. instead which will take 2h 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 Montpellier and Grenoble. The distance is around 296km (184 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 Montpellier to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Montpellier to Grenoble

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Grenoble

Transport options from Montpellier to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€120($120)
every 2 hours299km (186 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
€21($21)
twice daily296km (184 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€40($40)
on demand296km (184 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Montpellier and Grenoble

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