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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 €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 93 km
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to Travel from Lyon to Grenoble?
Thanks to regular bus and train connections, travelling from Lyon to Grenoble is fast and easy. SNCF Autocar and BlaBlaBus provide direct coach links between the two French cities, with nine to 12 options every day, and average journey times of approximately one and a half hours. SNCF also offers a regional TER rail connection, with 11 to 12 departures daily and a duration of just over one hour and 20 minutes. So reaching Grenobie won't take long, and plenty of options are available.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Lyon to Grenoble?
The most affordable way to travel from Lyon to Grenoble is to take the bus. SNCF Autocar and BlaBlaBus both offer budget fares to Grenoble from both Part-Dieu and Perrache stations. There are 11 to 12 daily bus departures, and journey times are only slightly slower than trains, ranging from one hour and 20 minutes to two hours to 36 minutes, depending on traffic. Buses leave from around dawn regularly until just before midnight. But be aware that the last bus takes considerably longer than other journeys. All run into Grenoble's Gare Routiere, which may also be listed as Rue Emile Gueymard.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Lyon to Grenoble?
If travellers are in a hurry, catching the train will usually be the fastest way to head from Lyon to Grenoble. All services between the two cities are operated by SNCF, and all fall under the company's regional TER category, so they aren't high-speed trains. However, they are fast, taking one hour and 23 minutes to travel from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenoble's main station, and no changes will be required at any point. This also means that trains run between the two city centres, giving them a slight advantage when reaching attractions or other destinations in the heart of Grenoble.
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Travel from Lyon to Grenoble by Train
Catching the train to Grenoble from Lyon is the most popular way to make the trip, blending speed and convenience. There's only one operator on the route: SNCF. The French national rail company provides a TER service, which reaches Grenoble in one hour and 23 minutes, with no changes required. Passengers can select from 11 and 12 daily rail departures, with the first trains leaving around dawn and the final services departing in early evening. All leave from Lyon Part-Dieu station, which is around seven minutes from the city centre via the Lyon Metro. They arrive at Grenoble Station, very close to the river Isere and the historic city centre. From there, visitors can walk, take local buses, or hail taxis for onward travel.
Travel from Lyon to Grenoble by Bus
Buses provide a low cost and relatively fast way to travel to Grenoble from Lyon. In this case, travellers can choose from services operated by BlaBlaBus or SNCF Autocar. BlaBlaBus easily offers the most frequent services, generally running 10 direct buses per day. Expect a couple of direct SNCF buses as well, usually in the evening, after train schedules have finished. All buses run direct to Grenoble, so no changes will be needed, and journey times range from one hour and 20 minutes to two hours and 36 minutes. In many cases, buses will be five 10 minutes slower than trains, depending on traffic, but significantly cheaper, something to keep in mind when booking. Many leave from Part-Dieu, but BlaBlaBus also offers services from Lyon Perrache station, a handy option for those in the Presqu'ile area. Buses run into Grenoble's Gare Routiere, which is close to the railway station, a short walk from the city centre.
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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.
There are 2 travel options from Lyon to Grenoble: coach or train.
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Grenoble is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €5 compared to other travel options to Grenoble:
A coach is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Grenoble costing on average €13.
The quickest way to travel to Grenoble from Lyon is by train, which takes on average 1 h 13 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 1 h 25 min.
The distance between Lyon and Grenoble is around 92 km.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Grenoble is:
- 30 coaches per day.
- Around 22 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Lyon and Grenoble as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Lyon to Grenoble:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Gare de Grenoble.
- Most travellers take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gare de Grenoble.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Grenoble:
- You can take a coach from Lyon to Grenoble with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar or SNCF Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for €5 with BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Grenoble.
- You can travel from Lyon to Grenoble by train with SNCF TER, SNCF (3), TGV INOUI, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) or Renfe Viajeros. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €13 with SNCF TER from Lyon to Grenoble.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Grenoble with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Grenoble with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar or SNCF Bus with 30 direct coaches per day.
- You'll find 21 direct trains a day to Grenoble with SNCF TER or SNCF (3).
Direct services to Grenoble tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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