How to travel from Zurich to Grenoble

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Grenoble

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $104.

Distance: 201 miles (325 km)

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$68

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$152

Average price

$172

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 34m

Average total duration

8h 4m

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6h 5m

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5h 35m

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4h 32m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Grenoble is a bus with an average price of $68 (€56).

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

A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Grenoble costing on average $152 (€125).

A bus is $167 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Grenoble costing on average $235 (€194).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Grenoble is by train with an average journey time of 5h 35m.

Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 4m.

Flight takes on average 8h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Grenoble including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Grenoble among Omio's users.

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from Zurich to Grenoble

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM11h55
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    8:40 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM11h55
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    8:40 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLX2816
    9:05 PM0h50
    Zurich Airport
    9:55 PMGeneva International Airport
    $4461One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12179+TER17619+SNCF | TGV Lyria9206
    6:58 AM7h41
    Zurich HB
    2:39 PMGare de Grenoble
    $1711One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9206+SNCF | TGV INOUI6917
    6:58 AM8h15
    Zurich HB
    3:13 PMGare de Grenoble
    $3541One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4740 · 94766
    5:30 AM10h05
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    3:35 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus7990 · 94765
    8:50 PM19h20
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    4:10 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)
    $1461One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9763+Avion Express MaltaEW9416
    3:40 PM4h15
    Zurich Airport
    7:55 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2241One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6247 · VY1222
    9:45 AM5h45
    Zurich Airport
    3:30 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3161One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLH5737+LufthansaLH98+Air BalticLH2248
    6:55 AM5h25
    Zurich Airport
    12:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3701One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Grenoble.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Grenoble including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Grenoble is a bus with an average price of $68 (€56).

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

A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Grenoble costing on average $152 (€125).

A bus is $167 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Grenoble costing on average $235 (€194).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Grenoble is by train with an average journey time of 5h 35m.

Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 4m.

Flight takes on average 8h 51m.

The distance from Zurich to Grenoble is approximately 201 miles (325 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Grenoble is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Grenoble:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Gare de Grenoble.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Grenoble, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Grenoble by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Grenoble by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Grenoble:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Grenoble often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lyon, Geneva, Milan, Turin. 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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