There are 4 ways to get from Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2h 5m€24–47Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saint-Martin-de-Belleville to Lyon107.2 km
1h 56m€8Bus
- Take the bus from Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Les Alpilles to Grenoble, Palais de Justice - Garebus C5
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 21mDrive 107.1 km
- Drive from Grenoble Alpes University to Lyoncar 107.1 km
1h 13m€17–24
Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Les Alpilles and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Grenoble - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gières, Université - Bibliothèques and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Grenoble Alpes University and Lyon is 137 km. The road distance is 107.1 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €24 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon, including transfers.
Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon bus services, operated by TAG Grenoble, depart from Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Les Alpilles station.
Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.
The best way to get from Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €24 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Grenoble Alpes University, France and Lyon, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieu every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Les Alpilles, Grenoble, Palais de Justice - Gare, and Grenoble - Bus Station in around 2h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 04 38 70 38 70
- Website
- mobilites-m.fr
Bus from Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Les Alpilles to Grenoble, Palais de Justice - Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- mobilites-m.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saint-Martin-de-Belleville to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon bus services, operated by TAG Grenoble, arrive at Grenoble, Palais de Justice - Gare station.
Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Grenoble Alpes University to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grenoble Alpes University and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















