How to travel from Lyon to Grenoble

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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Grenoble

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 57 miles (93 km)

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$9

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$32

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$38

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 1m

Average total duration

1h 31m

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30m

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1h 55m

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1h 25m

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1h 19m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Grenoble is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Grenoble:

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Grenoble costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Grenoble is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lyon and Grenoble including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Grenoble among Omio's users.

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from Lyon to Grenoble

How to get from Lyon to Grenoble by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5133
    5:35 AM1h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    6:55 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5133
    5:35 AM1h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    6:55 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM1h15
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    11:20 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER17619
    1:16 PM1h23
    Lyon Part Dieu
    2:39 PMGare de Grenoble
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER17617
    12:16 PM1h23
    Lyon Part Dieu
    1:39 PMGare de Grenoble
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER17621
    2:16 PM1h23
    Lyon Part Dieu
    3:39 PMGare de Grenoble
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:35 AM1h25
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    12:00 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 PM1h40
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    10:45 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus5131
    7:05 PM1h25
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    8:30 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Grenoble

Travel to Grenoble 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 Lyon to Grenoble.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Grenoble including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Grenoble is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Grenoble:

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Grenoble costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Grenoble is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 31m.

The distance from Lyon to Grenoble is approximately 57 miles (93 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Grenoble is:
  • Around 29 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Grenoble:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Gare de Grenoble.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Grenoble, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Rhônexpress to go to Grenoble by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus to go to Grenoble by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Grenoble with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
  • 28 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Grenoble often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Geneva, Milan, Turin, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Grenoble and these popular destinations at a great price.

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