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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Grenoble
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $181.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $181 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Bordeaux to Grenoble:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Grenoble costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $136 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Grenoble costing on average $181 (€147).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 47m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€36) compared to roughly $221 (€178) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $176 (€142). The journey takes 8h 17m versus 6h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bordeaux to Grenoble
How to get from Bordeaux to Grenoble by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Grenoble is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM13h10Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate5:15 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM13h10Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate5:15 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U218157:00 AM1h10Bordeaux Mérignac Airport8:10 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1981One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8540 · 69273:49 PM6h24Bordeaux-Saint-Jean10:13 PMGare de Grenoble$1681One-way1 transfer
- 8414 · 5320+
176455:08 PM6h31Bordeaux-Saint-Jean11:39 PMGare de Grenoble$1891One-way2 transfers - 12258 · 69231:46 PM6h27Bordeaux-Saint-Jean8:13 PMGare de Grenoble$2141One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 AM14h10Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate6:20 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$471One-way1 transfer
- 4229 · 519899:00 AM11h10Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes8:10 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$561One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:40 PM10h05Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate8:45 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$681One-way0 transfers
VY2915 · VY62006:20 PM14h45Bordeaux Mérignac Airport9:05 AMGeneva International Airport$991One-way1 transfer- U213888:00 AM1h20Bordeaux Mérignac Airport9:20 AMGeneva International Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
- U213929:25 PM1h20Bordeaux Mérignac Airport10:45 PMGeneva International Airport$1521One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Grenoble:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Grenoble costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $136 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Grenoble costing on average $181 (€147).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 47m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Grenoble as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Gare de Grenoble.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Grenoble by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Air France to go to Grenoble by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Grenoble by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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