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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major Swiss and European collections from medieval works to modern and contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$155
Average price
$206
Fastest journey
6 h 39 m
Average duration
7 h 41 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grenoble to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grenoble to Zurich will cost around $206 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $155.
It's difficult to get from Grenoble to Zurich without transferring at least once.
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9223Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $81.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$185 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 32m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg 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 Grenoble to Zurich:
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Zurich costing on average $185 (€150).
A bus is $183 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Zurich costing on average $247 (€201).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
Flight takes on average 8h 32m.
Tickets start at around $185 (€150) compared to roughly $175 (€142) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.93 (€-8.07). The journey takes 5h 19m versus 4h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Grenoble to Zurich trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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17628+ 9896+ 9223 | 4:21 PM Gare de Grenoble | 6h39 | 11:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Grenoble to Zurich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $131 (€106) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 18:34. The fastest train covers the 201 miles (325 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 201 miles (325 km) |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $131 (€106) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 5m |
First train 5:46 AM |
Last train 6:34 PM |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or adding 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxis and leave small change in cafes if service was good.
Official public transport app
Zurich HB -> Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich
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