How to travel from Nancy to Grenoble, France

The distance between Nancy and Grenoble is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nancy 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 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train

Take the train to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Grenoble - Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)

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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance518km (322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Nancy and Grenoble is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391km (243 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Nancy and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nancy and Grenoble. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Nancy and Grenoble. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nancy to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nancy and Grenoble. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy 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 50m.

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 Nancy and Grenoble. The distance is around 518km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Grenoble

Transport options from Nancy to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 50m
€285($285)
every 2 hours533km (331 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€180($180)
4 times a week849km (527 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 55m
€205($205)
once daily780km (485 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
€37($37)
once daily510km (317 miles)
Bus via Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport7h 55m
€38($38)
4 times a week534km (332 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€70($70)
on demand518km (322 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