How to travel from Rouen to Grenoble, France

The distance between Rouen and Grenoble is around 696km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Rouen 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 GrenobleRouen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train via Paris St Lazare

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance704km (438 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Rouen and Grenoble is around 696km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 588km (365 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Rouen and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Grenoble. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Rouen and Grenoble. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Rouen and Grenoble. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rouen and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Grenoble. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Rouen and Grenoble. The distance is around 704km (438 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Grenoble

Transport options from Rouen to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 20m
€215($215)
every 2 hours696km (432 miles)
Train to Caen, plane4h 40m
€350($350)
every 4 hours853km (530 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5h 20m
€290($290)
twice daily948km (589 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 25m
€250($250)
every 4 hours734km (456 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 35m
€355($355)
every 4 hours752km (468 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare + 2 similar
4h 35m
€140($140)
every 4 hours697km (433 miles)
Train via Massy-Palaiseau-Grande-Cre5hrs
€155($155)
twice a week704km (437 miles)
Train5h 10m
€195($195)
once daily704km (438 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€26($26)
once daily707km (439 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€95($95)
on demand704km (438 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