How to travel from Valence to Grenoble, France

The distance between Valence and Grenoble is around 93km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 57min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Valence 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance93km (58 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Valence to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €13 ($13).

The distance between Valence and Grenoble is around 93km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 72km (45 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Valence and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Grenoble is to drive which takes around 57min and will set you back approx €13 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Grenoble. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Valence and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 15m.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Valence and Grenoble. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Valence and Grenoble. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valence and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 1h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Valence and Grenoble. Buses run twice a week and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 1h 15m.

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 Valence and Grenoble. The distance is around 93km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Valence to Grenoble

Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Grenoble

Transport options from Valence to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 15m
€10($10)
once daily93km (58 miles)
Train
1h 15m
€70($70)
hourly98km (61 miles)
Drive
57min
€13($13)
on demand93km (58 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