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Compare bus and train for Geneva to Grenoble
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Geneva to Grenoble:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Grenoble costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $110 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $91. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 1h 42m 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 Geneva to Grenoble
How to get from Geneva to Grenoble by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Grenoble is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 72403 · 509525:20 PM2h50Genève, Gare Routière8:10 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 72403 · 509525:20 PM2h50Genève, Gare Routière8:10 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 9663811:57 AM2h05Geneva station2:02 PMGare de Grenoble$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 966349:57 AM2h05Geneva station12:02 PMGare de Grenoble$421One-way0 transfers
- 966422:57 PM2h05Geneva station5:02 PMGare de Grenoble$421One-way0 transfers
- 966306:57 AM2h05Geneva station9:02 AMGare de Grenoble$421One-way0 transfers
- 5084610:15 AM2h40Genève, Gare Routière12:55 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 AM2h50Geneve, Place Dorcière2:30 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$151One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:10 AM2h55Geneve, Place Dorcière1:05 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Grenoble:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Grenoble costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Grenoble as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Gare de Grenoble.
- Buses mostly depart from Genève, Gare Routière and arrive in Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Sindbad, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar to go to Grenoble by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Grenoble by train.
- 16 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Sindbad, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar.
- 4 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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