How to travel from Orleans to Grenoble, France

The distance between Orleans and Grenoble is around 568km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Orleans 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.

👋 Also check out GrenobleOrleans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance576km (358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Orleans and Grenoble is around 568km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 420km (261 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Orleans 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 Orleans to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Paris Gare De Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Orleans and Grenoble. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Orleans and Grenoble. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Gare Perrache. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Orleans and Grenoble. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Orleans and Grenoble. The distance is around 576km (358 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 Orleans to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Grenoble

Transport options from Orleans to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4hrs
€215($215)
every 2 hours681km (423 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€130($130)
every 4 hours675km (419 miles)
Train via Vierzon Ville5h 50m
€295($295)
every 20 mins568km (353 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
€11($11)
6 times a week612km (380 miles)
Bus via Bourges8h 15m
€40($40)
4 times a week577km (359 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€78($78)
on demand576km (358 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