How to travel from Strasbourg to Grenoble, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Grenoble is around 494km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Strasbourg to Grenoble by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance536km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Grenoble by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).

The distance between Strasbourg and Grenoble is around 494km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (253 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Strasbourg and Grenoble by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €300 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Grenoble. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Strasbourg and Grenoble. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Strasbourg and Grenoble. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Strasbourg and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 9h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Grenoble. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 2h 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 Strasbourg and Grenoble. The distance is around 536km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €300 ($300).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Grenoble

Transport options from Strasbourg to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 20m
€300($300)
every 2 hours494km (307 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€185($185)
every 4 hours635km (394 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€24($24)
4 times a week612km (380 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€72($72)
on demand536km (333 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