How to travel from Paris to Grenoble, France

The distance between Paris and Grenoble is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Paris 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance573km (356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Paris to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Paris and Grenoble is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Paris 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 Paris to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Grenoble. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 3hrs.

TGV inOui run train services between Paris and Grenoble. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Paris and Grenoble. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Paris to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Grenoble. Buses run hourly 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 Paris to Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Paris and Grenoble. The distance is around 573km (356 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 Paris to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Grenoble

Transport options from Paris to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€165($165)
every 2 hours554km (344 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train4hrs
€285($285)
5 times a day611km (380 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€100($100)
every 2 hours553km (344 miles)
Train to Grenoble3h 45m
€105($105)
twice a week580km (360 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€27($27)
hourly565km (351 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€77($77)
on demand573km (356 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