- 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
$122
Average price
$209
Fastest journey
5 h 22 m
Average duration
5 h 29 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
638 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Grenoble is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Grenoble will cost around $209 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
It's difficult to get from Brussels to Grenoble without transferring at least once.
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6911Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 396 miles (638 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$196 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 32m Average total duration 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Grenoble:
A bus is $91 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Grenoble costing on average $157 (€128).
A bus is $130 (€107) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Grenoble costing on average $196 (€160).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 11h 2m.
The journey is about 3h 24m faster (4h 20m by train vs 7h 44m by car) and roughly $39 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($196 (€160) vs $234 (€192)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Grenoble trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9844+ 408425 | On time 6:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h31 | 12:31 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
9370+ 6633+ 33553 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h32 | 12:45 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
9470+ 6633+ 33553 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h32 | 12:45 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
9470+ 6200+ 17558+ 5737 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 14h15 | 8:28 AM Gare de Grenoble | 3 transfers | |
9470+ 6250+ 33146+ 5737 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 15h47 | 10:00 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 3 transfers | |
9374+ 6633+ 33553 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h03 | 12:45 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
9474+ 6633+ 33553 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h03 | 12:45 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
9474+ 6200+ 17558+ 5737 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 13h46 | 8:28 AM Gare de Grenoble | 3 transfers | |
9374+ 6250+ 33146+ 5737 | 6:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 15h18 | 10:00 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 3 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
9302+ 6911 | 6:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h41 | 1:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9302+ 6917 | 6:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h41 | 3:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9302+ 6919 | 6:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h41 | 6:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9810+ 33148 | 6:37 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h53 | 12:30 PM Grenoble Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 6917 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h00 | 3:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 6911 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h00 | 1:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 6919 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h00 | 6:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9308+ 6919 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h31 | 6:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9308+ 6911 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h31 | 1:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9308+ 6917 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h31 | 3:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9308+ 6923 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h31 | 8:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9308+ 6911 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h31 | 1:13 PM Grenoble Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
9410+ 6917 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h00 | 3:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9410+ 6923 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h00 | 8:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9310+ 6923 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h00 | 8:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9314+ 6917 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h30 | 3:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9314+ 6925 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h30 | 9:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9314+ 6923 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h30 | 8:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 6917 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h57 | 3:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 6923 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h57 | 8:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 6925 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h57 | 9:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9422+ 6927 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h00 | 10:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9422+ 6923 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h00 | 8:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9422+ 6925 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h00 | 9:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9326+ 6923 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h31 | 8:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9326+ 6927 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h31 | 10:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9326+ 6925 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h31 | 9:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9428+ 6923 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h00 | 8:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9428+ 6925 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h00 | 9:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 6925 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h00 | 9:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9338+ 6923 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h30 | 8:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9338+ 6925 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h30 | 9:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9438+ 6923 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h30 | 8:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9440+ 6923 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h00 | 8:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9440+ 6925 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h00 | 9:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9440+ 6927 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 9h00 | 10:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9350+ 6923 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h30 | 8:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9350+ 6925 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h30 | 9:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9450+ 6925 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h30 | 9:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 6927 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h57 | 10:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 6925 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h57 | 9:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 6633+ 33551 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 10h33 | 1:49 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
9358+ 6227+ 17598 | 4:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h16 | 11:29 PM Gare de Grenoble | 2 transfers | |
9358+ 6927 | 4:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h00 | 10:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9358+ 6633+ 33551 | 4:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 9h36 | 1:49 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
9836+ 17641 | 4:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h22 | 9:39 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9362+ 6927 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h31 | 10:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9462+ 6927 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h31 | 10:13 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9462+ 6227+ 17598 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h47 | 11:29 PM Gare de Grenoble | 2 transfers | |
9362+ 6927 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h31 | 10:13 PM Grenoble Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
9462+ 6927 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h31 | 10:13 PM Grenoble Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
9462+ 6633+ 33551 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 9h07 | 1:49 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
9838 · 5124+ 408425 | 4:52 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h39 | 12:31 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
9364+ 6227+ 17598 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h13 | 11:29 PM Gare de Grenoble | 2 transfers | |
9464+ 6227+ 17598 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h13 | 11:29 PM Gare de Grenoble | 2 transfers | |
9364+ 6633+ 33551 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h33 | 1:49 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
9464+ 6633+ 33551 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h33 | 1:49 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
9368+ 6633+ 33551 | 5:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h06 | 1:49 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Brussels to Grenoble run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $83 (€68) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 18:20. The fastest train covers the 396 miles (638 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 396 miles (638 km) |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 (€68) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 5:51 AM |
Last train 6:20 PM |
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Best time to book 4 days |
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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Gare de Grenoble, Grenoble -> Grenoble City Center, Grenoble
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Grenoble by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Grenoble, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Grenoble trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Gare de Grenoble station pair, with some services arriving at Grenoble, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Grenoble train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Gare de Grenoble has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Gratin Dauphinois, Le Petit Bouche
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Grenoble. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Grenoble. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Grenoble: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Grenoble: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Grenoble: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Residhotel Central Gare, ibis Styles Grenoble Centre Gare, Hotel Europole.
Grenoble, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Gratin Dauphinois, Restaurant L'Inattendu
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Grenoble, Gare Routière. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Grenoble, Gare Routière. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Grenoble, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Grenoble, Gare Routière: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grenoble, Gare Routière: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europole, Novotel Grenoble Centre, Ibis Styles Grenoble Centre Gare.
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