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Compare train and bus for Lausanne to Grenoble
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $168.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Lausanne to Grenoble:
A bus is $147 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Grenoble costing on average $168 (€141).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€18) compared to roughly $123 (€104) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $102 (€86). The journey takes 3h 47m versus 2h 11m 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 Lausanne to Grenoble
How to get from Lausanne to Grenoble by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Grenoble is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5082511:00 AM3h45Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome2:45 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$211One-way0 transfers
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5082511:00 AM3h45Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome2:45 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus6:25 AM3h25Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome9:50 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
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17777 · 176434:19 PM6h20Lausanne station10:39 PMGare de Grenoble$1621One-way2 transfers
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17773 · 1762912:19 PM6h20Lausanne station6:39 PMGare de Grenoble$1621One-way2 transfers
508272:15 PM3h50Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome6:05 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:00 PM4h20Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome4:20 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:55 PM4h10Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome6:05 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Grenoble:
A bus is $147 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Grenoble costing on average $168 (€141).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Grenoble as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Gare de Grenoble.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Grenoble by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TER to go to Grenoble by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Sindbad.
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