How to travel from Toulon to Grenoble, France

The distance between Toulon and Grenoble is around 371km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Toulon to Grenoble by 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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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance371km (230 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Toulon and Grenoble is around 371km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Toulon and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Grenoble is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Grenoble. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Toulon and Grenoble. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 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 Toulon and Grenoble. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle and Aix-en-Provence. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Zou! LER and FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulon and Grenoble. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Toulon and Grenoble. The distance is around 371km (230 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Grenoble

Transport options from Toulon to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€120($120)
once daily377km (234 miles)
Train via Marseille Blancarde5h 55m
€70($70)
once a week421km (262 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
€18($18)
every 20 mins372km (231 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€67($67)
on demand371km (230 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