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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nice to Grenoble
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$138
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
6 h 16 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Grenoble is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Grenoble will cost around $138 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Grenoble without transferring at least once.
6180 · 6852+
175984:58 PM6h31Nice-Ville11:29 PMGare de Grenoble$981One-way2 transfers- 6866+175943:10 PM6h18Nice-Ville9:28 PMGare de Grenoble$981One-way1 transfer
17470+6850+175747:32 AM5h56Nice Saint-Augustin1:28 PMGare de Grenoble$1201One-way2 transfers- 12176+176176:57 AM6h42Nice-Ville1:39 PMGare de Grenoble$1421One-way1 transfer
- 17480+12182+1758412:30 PM5h58Nice Saint-Augustin6:28 PMGare de Grenoble$1451One-way2 transfers
- 17470+6850+175747:32 AM5h56Nice Saint-Augustin1:28 PMGare de Grenoble$1201One-way2 transfers
- 17480+12182+1758412:30 PM5h58Nice Saint-Augustin6:28 PMGare de Grenoble$1451One-way2 transfers
- 6866+175943:10 PM6h18Nice-Ville9:28 PMGare de Grenoble$981One-way1 transfer
- 6180 · 6852+175984:58 PM6h31Nice-Ville11:29 PMGare de Grenoble$981One-way2 transfers
- 17478+5386+1762711:32 AM6h37Nice Saint-Augustin6:09 PMGare de Grenoble$1621One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Nice to Grenoble
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $160.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $341 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Nice to Grenoble:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Grenoble costing on average $113 (€93).
A bus is $298 (€245) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Grenoble costing on average $341 (€281).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
Tickets start at around $113 (€93) compared to roughly $126 (€104) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€10). The journey takes 5h 50m versus 4h 31m 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.
Live departures
Nice to Grenoble train times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Grenoble trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5516+ 408406 | Delayed 5:42 AM 6:57 AMNice-Ville | 6h53 | 1:50 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
| 17470+6850+17574 | On time 7:32 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 5h56 | 1:28 PM Gare de Grenoble | 2 transfers | |
| 6170 · 6864+17580 | 10:56 AM Nice-Ville | 5h31 | 4:27 PM Gare de Grenoble | 2 transfers | |
| 6166 · 9896+17584 | 1:00 PM Nice-Ville | 5h28 | 6:28 PM Gare de Grenoble | 2 transfers | |
| 6866+886198 | 3:10 PM Nice-Ville | 6h18 | 9:28 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
| 6180 · 6852+17598 | 4:58 PM Nice-Ville | 6h31 | 11:29 PM Gare de Grenoble | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nice to Grenoble
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Trains from Nice to Grenoble run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€61) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 5h 31m.
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average train duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€61) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 31m |
First train 5:39 AM |
Last train 7:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Nice to Grenoble trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Nice and Grenoble from $24 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Nice to Grenoble
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