How to travel from Nice to Grenoble, France

The distance between Nice and Grenoble is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice 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 Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to GRENOBLE - Gare Routière - GRENOBLE.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance464km (288 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Nice to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Nice and Grenoble is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (128 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Nice and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Grenoble. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nice and Grenoble. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Nice and Grenoble. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nice and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6h 45m.

Zou! LER run regular bus services between Nice and Grenoble. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 and Grenoble. The distance is around 464km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Nice to Grenoble

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Grenoble

Transport options from Nice to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 25m
€250($250)
every 2 hours406km (252 miles)
Train
5h 5m
€160($160)
twice daily533km (331 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
twice daily343km (213 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€63($63)
on demand464km (288 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