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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Grenoble
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $477.
Distance: 318 miles (512 km)
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $477 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Grenoble
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Grenoble, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Grenoble:
A bus is $87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Grenoble costing on average $137.
A bus is $427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Grenoble costing on average $477.
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
Tickets start at around $51 compared to roughly $126 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75. The journey takes 9h 35m versus 6h 20m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Grenoble
How to get from Barcelona to Grenoble by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Grenoble is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:25 PM 7h50 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 5:15 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:25 PM 7h50 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 5:15 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
VY81247:40 AM 1h25 Barcelona El Prat Airport 9:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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337428:14 AM 7h13 Barcelona Sants 3:27 PM Grenoble Gare Routière $98 1 One-way 1 transfer
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337388:14 AM 7h21 Barcelona Sants 3:35 PM Grenoble Gare Routière $98 1 One-way 1 transfer
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175768:14 AM 6h14 Barcelona Sants 2:28 PM Gare de Grenoble $105 1 One-way 1 transfer
317710:30 AM 10h00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 8:30 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM 9h45 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants 5:15 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
93130 · 5198511:00 AM 11h35 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 10:35 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
U213008:10 AM 1h40 Barcelona El Prat Airport 9:50 AM Geneva International Airport $97 1 One-way 0 transfers
U271056:00 AM 1h50 Barcelona El Prat Airport 7:50 AM Geneva International Airport $97 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus7:40 AM 5h55 Barcelona El Prat Airport 1:35 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) $110 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Grenoble:
A bus is $87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Grenoble costing on average $137.
A bus is $427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Grenoble costing on average $477.
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
- Around 75 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Grenoble as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Gare de Grenoble.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière).
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Iberia, Vueling, British Airways, Swiss, Air Europa, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, easyJet, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, ITA, CitizenPlane, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, Amelia to go to Grenoble by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Itabus, Internorte to go to Grenoble by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Grenoble by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, Itabus.
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