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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Grenoble
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. 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 $9, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 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 (€27).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€27) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Grenoble
How to get from Lyon to Grenoble by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Grenoble is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51335:35 AM1h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:55 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$51One-way0 transfers
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- 51335:35 AM1h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:55 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus8:15 PM1h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:30 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 176233:16 PM1h23Lyon Part Dieu4:39 PMGare de Grenoble$251One-way0 transfers
- 176254:16 PM1h23Lyon Part Dieu5:39 PMGare de Grenoble$251One-way0 transfers
- 176418:16 PM1h23Lyon Part Dieu9:39 PMGare de Grenoble$251One-way0 transfers
- 51317:05 PM1h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:30 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$51One-way0 transfers
- 519859:00 PM1h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:35 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$51One-way0 transfers
- 78617:30 PM1h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:10 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$51One-way0 transfers
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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 (€27).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 28 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Gare de Grenoble.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière).
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Grenoble by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus to go to Grenoble by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
- 28 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus.
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