How to travel from Versailles to Grenoble, France

The distance between Versailles and Grenoble is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Versailles 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Michel Nd Rer C then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Grenoble - Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance579km (360 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Versailles and Grenoble is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Versailles and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Grenoble is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Grenoble. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Gare De Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

TGV inOui and Transilien run train services between Versailles and Grenoble. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Versailles and Grenoble. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare de Massy Palaiseau and Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Versailles and Grenoble. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to St Michel Nd Rer C then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Versailles and Grenoble. The distance is around 579km (360 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Grenoble

Transport options from Versailles to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 30m
€195($195)
every 2 hours578km (359 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
€225($225)
every 4 hours597km (371 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train4h 45m
€330($330)
every 4 hours635km (395 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 60m
€115($115)
every 4 hours576km (358 miles)
Train via Massy - Palaiseau4h 60m
€120($120)
twice a week618km (384 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€43($43)
4 times a week571km (355 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€78($78)
on demand579km (360 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