How to travel from Perpignan to Grenoble, France

The distance between Perpignan and Grenoble is around 445km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Perpignan to Grenoble by 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 GrenoblePerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)

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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance445km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Perpignan and Grenoble is around 445km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (223 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Perpignan and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Grenoble is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Grenoble. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Grenoble. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Perpignan and Grenoble. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Perpignan and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 5m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Grenoble. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 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 Perpignan and Grenoble. The distance is around 445km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Grenoble

Transport options from Perpignan to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€130($130)
5 times a day454km (282 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 5m
€25($25)
once daily448km (279 miles)
Bus via Montpellier6h 25m
€25($25)
4 times a week448km (279 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€80($80)
on demand445km (276 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