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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Grenoble
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Montpellier to Grenoble:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Grenoble costing on average $64 (€52).
A bus is $305 (€246) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Grenoble costing on average $331 (€267).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 12h 7m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $102 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76 (€62). The journey takes 3h 50m versus 3h 5m 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 Montpellier to Grenoble
How to get from Montpellier to Grenoble by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Grenoble is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
45911:40 AM3h30Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière5:10 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 45911:40 AM3h30Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière5:10 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5182+
175905:10 PM2h18Montpellier-Sud-de-France7:28 PMGare de Grenoble$681One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 6875+175967:59 PM2h29Montpellier-Sud-de-France10:28 PMGare de Grenoble$591One-way1 transfer
- 5158+1757611:59 AM2h29Montpellier-Saint-Roch2:28 PMGare de Grenoble$651One-way1 transfer
- 6873+175926:01 PM2h27Montpellier-Saint-Roch8:28 PMGare de Grenoble$681One-way1 transfer
31773:45 PM4h45Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière8:30 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$191One-way0 transfers- 5084512:50 PM5h00Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière5:50 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM4h30Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France1:45 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$201One-way0 transfers
AF7471 · AF73626:00 AM3h30Montpellier Airport9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2281One-way1 transfer- AF7471 · AF73646:00 AM4h30Montpellier Airport10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2281One-way1 transfer
- AF7471 · AF94086:00 AM5h15Montpellier Airport11:15 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Grenoble:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Grenoble costing on average $64 (€52).
A bus is $305 (€246) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Grenoble costing on average $331 (€267).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 12h 7m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Grenoble as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Sud-de-France and arrive in Gare de Grenoble.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar to go to Grenoble by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, Renfe Viajeros to go to Grenoble by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
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