- Must visit
Musée de Grenoble
One of France's leading art museums, spanning ancient to contemporary works in a striking riverside setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 11
$88
Average ticket price on Sep 11
$155
Fastest journey on Sep 11
4 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 11
5 h 12 m
Trains on Sep 11
8
Distance
383 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Toulouse to Grenoble is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Toulouse to Grenoble will cost around $155 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
It's difficult to get from Toulouse to Grenoble without transferring at least once.
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17570Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $576.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$126 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $576 Average price | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg 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 Toulouse to Grenoble:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Grenoble costing on average $126 (€102).
A bus is $516 (€416) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Grenoble costing on average $576 (€465).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 8h 34m.
The journey is about 10m faster (5h 3m by train vs 5h 13m by car) and roughly $58 (€47) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($126 (€102) vs $184 (€149)). 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 Toulouse to Grenoble trains for today, Thursday, September 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6873+ 17592 | On time 3:42 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 4h46 | 8:28 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
6875+ 17596 | 5:43 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 4h45 | 10:28 PM Gare de Grenoble | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 11 | |||||
876203+ 6202+ 17570 | 5:39 AM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 5h49 | 11:28 AM Gare de Grenoble | 2 transfers | |
6871+ 33148 | 7:37 AM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 4h53 | 12:30 PM Grenoble Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
4657+ 6204+ 17580 | 10:42 AM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 5h45 | 4:27 PM Gare de Grenoble | 2 transfers | |
876255+ 6258+ 17582 | 11:16 AM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 6h12 | 5:28 PM Gare de Grenoble | 2 transfers | |
4659+ 6206+ 17590 | 12:42 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 6h46 | 7:28 PM Gare de Grenoble | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Toulouse to Grenoble run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 237 miles (383 km) distance in 4h 7m.
Distance 237 miles (383 km) |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 7m |
First train 5:39 AM |
Last train 10:47 PM |
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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 Toulouse 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 Toulouse to Grenoble trains use the Toulouse Matabiau to Gare de Grenoble station pair, with some services arriving at Grenoble, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Toulouse and Grenoble train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Toulouse Matabiau is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse Matabiau 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: Canteen & Bowl, PAUL, Starbucks, Selecta
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are the ATM is located in the connecting corridor between Hall 1 and Hall 2 opposite Relay.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 08:15 - 19:40, Sat: 08:15 - 18:40, Sun: 09:35 - 19:40. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is service provided by Grand Hôtel d'Orléans, located opposite the station. Fixed pricing per piece of baggage: small baggage: €5.50, medium baggage: €7.50, large baggage: €9.50.
Available at Toulouse Matabiau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Toulouse Matabiau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse Matabiau: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Disabled Passenger Assistance Service (PSH / PMR). Access Train liO can be reached at +33 0800313131.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mermoz, Best Western Hotel Innes by HappyCulture, Appart Hotel Clement Ader.
Saint-Cyprien Arènes is 2 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint-Cyprien Arènes has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes.
Ticket office support is available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes: Elevators, ramps.
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
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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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