There are 3 ways to get from Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villars-les-Dombestrain Ter
3h 28m€29–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grenoble to Bourg-en-Bressebus 720
4h 12m€16–25Drive 141.9 km
- Drive from Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronnecar 141.9 km
1h 38m€22–32
Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne is to bus which costs €16 - €25 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Office de Tourisme via Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Villars-les-Dombes via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Grenoble and Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne is 180 km. The road distance is 141.9 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €29 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, including transfers.
Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Grenoble station.
Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €29 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €25 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, France?
You can take a train from Grenoble to Office de Tourisme via Lyon Part Dieu, Villars-Les-Dombes, and Gare SNCF in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Grenoble to Bourg-en-Bresse once daily. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villars-les-Dombes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Grenoble to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bourg-en-Bresse station.
Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Grenoble to Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne.
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