How to travel from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, while a flight costs an average of $542.

Distance: 367 miles (591 km)

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Driving

$178

Average price

$88

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Cheapest

$542

Average price

$224

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 45m

Average total duration

7h 15m

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30m

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13h 52m

Average total duration

13h 22m

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30m

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4h 49m

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Fastest

2h 49m

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2h 0m

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7h 26m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 3.5kg

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Lufthansa

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $88.

This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $178.

A bus is $454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $542.

The fastest way to travel from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 45m.

Bus takes on average 13h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Grenoble and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $88 compared to roughly $224 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $136. The journey takes 13h 22m versus 7h 26m 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.

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from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM13h20
    Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    12:50 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM13h20
    Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    12:50 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1213
    8:30 AM1h15
    Geneva International Airport
    9:45 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $6341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6908+TGV9563
    9:46 AM9h27
    Gare de Grenoble
    7:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $3781One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6910+TGV9555
    12:47 PM8h16
    Gare de Grenoble
    9:03 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $4121One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER17616+SNCF | TGV INOUI6616+TGV9563
    10:21 AM8h52
    Gare de Grenoble
    7:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $4171One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus5132 · 54152
    10:25 PM14h55
    Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    1:20 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM12h55
    Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    12:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:50 PM12h55
    Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    10:45 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1426 · KL1817
    6:30 AM4h35
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:05 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2751One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1426 · KL1819
    6:30 AM7h05
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    1:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2751One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1426 · KL1825
    6:30 AM15h30
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2751One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Grenoble and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $88.

This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $178.

A bus is $454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $542.

The fastest way to travel from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 45m.

Bus takes on average 13h 52m.

The distance from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 367 miles (591 km).
The average frequency per day from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 60 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grenoble and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Buses mostly depart from Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
  • Trains mostly depart from Gare de Grenoble and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Omio customers who travel from Grenoble to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.

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