How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Grenoble, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Grenoble is around 724km (450 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €490($490)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance841km (523 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Grenoble is around 724km (450 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (406 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Grenoble. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Grenoble. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 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 Saint-Nazaire and Grenoble. The distance is around 841km (523 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €490 ($490).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Grenoble

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 20m
€140($140)
every 4 hours724km (450 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 35m
€160($160)
every 4 hours915km (568 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 40m
€240($240)
every 4 hours846km (526 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
€490($490)
once a week997km (620 miles)
Train via Tours9h 35m
€125($125)
6 times a week852km (529 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 20m
€54($54)
every 20 mins883km (549 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€150($150)
on demand841km (523 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