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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Grenoble
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $197.
Distance: 579 miles (933 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$154 Average price | $197 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 35m Average total duration 18h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Grenoble:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Grenoble costing on average $154 (€124).
A bus is $115 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Grenoble costing on average $197 (€159).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 28m.
Bus takes on average 18h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Grenoble
How to get from Madrid to Grenoble by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Grenoble is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal11:45 PM20h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:15 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$681One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal11:45 PM20h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:15 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$681One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB11859:55 PM1h50Madrid Barajas Airport11:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2801One-way0 transfers
Other options
3187 · 947658:30 PM19h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:10 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$741One-way1 transfer
3187 · 502218:30 PM19h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:10 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$781One-way1 transfer
4249 · 317711:00 PM21h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:15 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$801One-way1 transfer
AF1301 · AF134212:20 PM5h05Madrid Barajas Airport5:25 PMGeneva International Airport$2321One-way1 transfer
AF1301 · AF104212:20 PM7h30Madrid Barajas Airport7:50 PMGeneva International Airport$2521One-way1 transfer
BA461 · BA7565:30 PM5h00Madrid Barajas Airport10:30 PMGeneva International Airport$2661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Grenoble:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Grenoble costing on average $154 (€124).
A bus is $115 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Grenoble costing on average $197 (€159).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 28m.
Bus takes on average 18h 5m.
- Around 104 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Grenoble as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Gare de Grenoble.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière).
- Travel with Iberia, Volotea, Iberia Express, easyJet, British Airways, Air Nostrum, Vueling, KLM to go to Grenoble by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Grenoble by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Grenoble by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Iberia, Volotea, Iberia Express, easyJet, Air Nostrum.
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