How to travel from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Grenoble, France

The distance between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Grenoble is around 336km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Grenoble by plane, 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 GrenobleNice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated byZou! LER+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance459km (285 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Grenoble by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Grenoble is around 336km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Grenoble by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Grenoble. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 35m.

Zou! LER and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Grenoble. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Grenoble from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is to fly and then take the train which will take 1h 60m and cost around €185 ($185).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 1h 60m.

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 Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Grenoble. The distance is around 459km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Grenoble

Transport options from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
1h 60m
€185($185)
every 4 hours399km (248 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train3h 20m
€170($170)
every 4 hours474km (295 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
once daily336km (209 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€83($83)
on demand459km (285 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