- Must visit
Musée de Grenoble
One of France's leading art museums, spanning ancient to contemporary works in a striking riverside setting.
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Grenoble is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Grenoble will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
It's difficult to get from Marseille to Grenoble without transferring at least once.
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17598Trains from Marseille to Grenoble run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 but you can travel from only $18 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (212 km) distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 131 miles (212 km) |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 5:38 AM |
Last train 10:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Grenoble trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5386+ 17627 | Delayed 12:46 PM 2:36 PMMarseille Saint-Charles | 3h33 | 6:09 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9896+ 17584 | On time 3:56 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h32 | 6:28 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
9882+ 17637 | 5:12 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h27 | 8:39 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
6866+ 17594 | On time 6:14 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h14 | 9:28 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
876566+ 6875+ 17596 | 6:22 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 4h06 | 10:28 PM Gare de Grenoble | 2 transfers | |
6852+ 17598 | 8:14 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h15 | 11:29 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
5376+ 33146 | 7:36 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h24 | 10:00 AM Grenoble Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
12183+ 17613 | 8:12 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h27 | 11:39 AM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
876554+ 6871+ 33148 | 8:22 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 4h08 | 12:30 PM Grenoble Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
6850+ 17574 | 10:21 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h07 | 1:28 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
12566+ 17621 | 12:12 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h27 | 3:39 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
876558+ 6204+ 17580 | 12:23 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 4h04 | 4:27 PM Gare de Grenoble | 2 transfers | |
9752+ 17699 | 1:46 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h23 | 5:09 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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.
One of France's leading art museums, spanning ancient to contemporary works in a striking riverside setting.
Museum in the former bishop's palace, presenting local history and archaeology beside the cathedral complex.
Archaeological museum in a remarkable church crypt complex, tracing Grenoble from Roman times through the Middle Ages.
The city's main old-town square, lined with historic buildings, lively terraces, and a fountain framed by mountain views.
Charming riverside quarter of narrow lanes, colorful houses, and bridges, popular for strolling and photos.
Popular urban viewpoint reached by the Bastille, rewarding visitors with one of Grenoble's best panoramic scenes.
A rich potato gratin baked with cream or milk and often Gruyère or Comté. It is a classic Dauphiné specialty closely tied to Grenoble's region.
Small square pasta parcels filled with Comté cheese and parsley, usually baked or gratinéed. A traditional Dauphiné comfort dish from the wider Grenoble area.
Creamy regional blue cheese made from cow's milk in nearby Vercors. It is one of the emblematic cheeses of the Grenoble area and often served with bread or potatoes.
Refined Michelin-starred dining focused on seasonal produce and precise modern French cooking in an elegant, intimate setting.
Historic traditional restaurant known for Dauphiné specialties, mountain dishes, and a classic old-town atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Well-known bistro serving polished French cuisine with regional accents, good wine, and a lively yet relaxed city-center ambiance.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is reasonable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafes.
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Gare de Grenoble -> Place Victor Hugo, Grenoble
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille 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 Marseille to Grenoble trains use the Marseille Saint-Charles to Gare de Grenoble station pair, with some services arriving at Grenoble, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Marseille and Grenoble train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Marseille Saint-Charles 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: Caffe San Carlo, DAKAO, Espressamente Illy, EXKi, McDonald's, Monop'Daily, Starbucks, Casa Di Pasta, Chatime, PAUL
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located between track M and the bus station at the Honnorat exit.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00. Information desks are located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
Luggage storage is the lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Accès Plus is a service offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance at the station. For more information email [email protected] or call +33 890640650.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles, Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles, Hotel Les Bords De Me.
Marseille-Blancarde is 2 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marseille-Blancarde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de la Banque, La Table de l'Ours
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille-Blancarde.
Nearby hotels include Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone, Ibis Marseille Timone, Hotel Azur.
Arenc-Euroméditerranée is 2 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Arenc-Euroméditerranée has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Arenc-Euroméditerranée.
ATMs are available at Arenc-Euroméditerranée.
Available at Arenc-Euroméditerranée: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Arenc-Euroméditerranée: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arenc-Euroméditerranée.
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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