- Must visit
Musée de Grenoble
Major fine arts museum with strong collections from antiquity to modern and contemporary art; one of France’s most respected city museums.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montpellier to Grenoble is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Grenoble will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 8 buses that leave Montpellier for Grenoble on Sun, Jun 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 229 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $351 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Grenoble:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Grenoble costing on average $75 (€62).
A bus is $324 (€265) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Grenoble costing on average $351 (€287).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Flight takes on average 9h 12m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $100 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $73 (€60). The journey takes 3h 38m versus 3h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 10:02AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Grenoble buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 4h30 | 1:45 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50845 | 12:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h00 | 5:50 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 5h20 | 6:20 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3177 | 3:30 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 4h45 | 8:15 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
51040 | 1:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h55 | 5:05 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4591 | 1:40 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h30 | 5:10 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 3h20 | 5:15 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Montpellier to Grenoble run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 142 miles (229 km) distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 9m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Grenoble — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Grenoble trip today.
Major fine arts museum with strong collections from antiquity to modern and contemporary art; one of France’s most respected city museums.
Museum of regional history and culture in a former convent on the Bastille slopes, known for thoughtful exhibitions and scenic views.
Archaeological museum built around remarkable early Christian and medieval remains, offering one of Grenoble’s most distinctive heritage visits.
One of Grenoble’s most attractive historic squares, framed by major monuments and especially atmospheric in the evening.
The various terraces and lookouts around the Bastille provide the city’s best panoramas and are especially popular for photos.
Lively central square surrounded by historic buildings, shops and terraces; a practical starting point for exploring the old town.
A classic from the Dauphiné region: thinly sliced potatoes baked slowly with cream and often garlic until tender and golden. It is one of the area’s most emblematic comfort dishes.
Delicate small pasta parcels from the historic Dauphiné, typically filled with Comté, fresh cheese, and parsley. They are a signature regional specialty often served gratinéed or in broth.
The famous Grenoble walnut, protected by AOP status. Locals eat it plain, in salads, cheeses, cakes, and tarts; it is one of the region’s best-known agricultural products.
An established fine-dining restaurant in central Grenoble, known for refined French cuisine, polished service, and an elegant setting suited to a special meal.
A longstanding traditional address focused on Dauphinois and Alpine cuisine, with a warm, classic atmosphere and regional dishes popular with locals and visitors.
A well-known Grenoble brasserie offering polished French dishes in a historic, upscale setting. Good for a more formal meal without full tasting-menu prices.
Moderate for France: transport and coffee are reasonable, while hotels and dining in central areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Leaving small change or rounding up is appreciated; about 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping is not expected for coffee or counter service.
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Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard -> Grenoble City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier to Grenoble by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Grenoble, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montpellier to Grenoble buses use the Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière to Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard station pair, with some services arriving at Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford). Use this guide to compare Montpellier and Grenoble bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière is 3 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
Available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Vatel (0.5 km), Brasserie Chavant (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard.
Available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard: Elevators, ramps.
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