How to travel from Saint-Malo to Grenoble, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Grenoble is around 780km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 GrenobleSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance903km (561 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Grenoble is around 780km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 703km (437 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Saint-Malo and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Grenoble. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Grenoble. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 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 Saint-Malo and Grenoble. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Grenoble. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Saint-Malo and Grenoble. The distance is around 903km (561 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Transport options from Saint-Malo to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
€160($160)
every 2 hours780km (484 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 50m
€175($175)
every 3 hours891km (554 miles)
Train to Caen, plane6hrs
€370($370)
twice daily932km (579 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€175($175)
twice a week992km (617 miles)
Bus
14h 10m
€64($64)
5 times a week991km (616 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€120($120)
on demand903km (561 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