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Compare train, bus, and flight for Grenoble to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, while a flight costs an average of $522.
Distance: 579 miles (933 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$96 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $522 Average price | $304 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 42m Average total duration 19h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Grenoble to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Grenoble to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Madrid:
A train is $78 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Grenoble to Madrid costing on average $96.
A train is $504 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Madrid costing on average $522.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 29m.
Bus takes on average 19h 42m.
Tickets start at around $96 compared to roughly $304 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $209. The journey takes 19h 12m versus 11h 47m 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 Grenoble to Madrid
How to get from Grenoble to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grenoble to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5130 · 40039:00 AM 28h15 Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 5130 · 4003
9:00 AM 28h15 Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
UX166410:50 AM 1h55 Geneva International Airport 12:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
33147+09742 · 0331011:35 AM 12h09 Grenoble Gare Routière 11:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $120 1 One-way 2 transfers- 33173+09742 · 03310
10:35 AM 13h09 Grenoble Gare Routière 11:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $120 1 One-way 2 transfers 
17522+09742 · 033101:30 PM 10h14 Gare de Grenoble 11:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $121 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:05 AM 22h35 Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $132 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
4:05 PM 23h30 Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford) 3:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $132 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:30 PM 21h05 Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) 3:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $134 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB12769:55 AM 2h05 Geneva International Airport 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $109 1 One-way 0 transfers- IB622
6:00 AM 2h05 Geneva International Airport 8:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $109 1 One-way 0 transfers - IB614
12:35 PM 2h05 Geneva International Airport 2:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $109 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Madrid:
A train is $78 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Grenoble to Madrid costing on average $96.
A train is $504 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Madrid costing on average $522.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 29m.
Bus takes on average 19h 42m.
- Around 103 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grenoble and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Grenoble and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, Iberia, KLM, TAP Portugal, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, British Airways, Swiss, Qatar Airways, ITA, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Royal Air Maroc, Air Algerie, Lot Polish Airlines, BA Cityflyer, easyJet, Volotea, Air Baltic, Vueling, Edelweiss Air, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Madrid by flight.
- 10 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, CitizenPlane, easyJet, Volotea.
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