How to travel from Toulouse to Grenoble, France

The distance between Toulouse and Grenoble is around 496km (308 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 Toulouse 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance531km (330 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 6h 40m. 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 €125 ($125).

The distance between Toulouse and Grenoble is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (238 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Toulouse and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulouse to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Toulouse and Grenoble. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Toulouse and Grenoble. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Toulouse and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 6h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulouse and Grenoble. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulouse to Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Toulouse (TLS) 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 Toulouse and Grenoble. The distance is around 531km (330 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Grenoble

Transport options from Toulouse to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 20m
€125($125)
every 2 hours496km (308 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€160($160)
4 times a day543km (337 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
€35($35)
once daily532km (330 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€72($72)
on demand531km (330 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