How to travel from Quimper to Grenoble, France

The distance between Quimper and Grenoble is around 915km (568 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Quimper 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €525($525)

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,007km (626 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Quimper and Grenoble is around 915km (568 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 813km (505 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Quimper and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Grenoble. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Quimper and Grenoble. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Quimper and Grenoble. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Quimper and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 15h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Quimper and Grenoble. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Quimper and Grenoble. The distance is around 1,007km (626 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €525 ($525).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Grenoble

Transport options from Quimper to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 30m
€195($195)
every 4 hours1,006km (625 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 50m
€190($190)
every 4 hours946km (588 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 20m
€170($170)
4 times a day915km (568 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
€525($525)
once a week1,155km (718 miles)
Train via Chambery Challes Les Eaux9hrs
€220($220)
twice a week1,216km (755 miles)
Bus
15h 15m
€50($50)
twice daily1,051km (653 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€180($180)
on demand1,007km (626 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