There are 4 ways to get from Grenoble to Cinque Terre by bus, train, train (TGV, Trenitalia), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Grenoble to Genoabus 1501 / ...
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri Levantetrain Ic
7h 56m€44–116Train
- Take the train from Grenoble to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
- Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignoletrain
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Monterossotrain Ic
8h 42m€60–162Drive 498.3 km
- Drive from Grenoble to Cinque Terrecar 498.3 km
5h 31m€78–113Bus
- Take the bus from Grenoble to La Speziabus 503
8h 37m€47–79
Grenoble to Cinque Terre by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Cinque Terre is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Cinque Terre is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at La Spezia Via Fiume via Canaletto - Porto Ovest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Corniglia via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Torino Porta Susa, Torino Lingotto, Genova Brignole and Monterosso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Grenoble and Cinque Terre is 481 km. The road distance is 498.3 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Cinque Terre without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 56m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Grenoble to Cinque Terre, including transfers.
Grenoble to Cinque Terre bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Grenoble station.
Grenoble to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Cinque Terre is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Cinque Terre, Italy?
You can take a train from Grenoble to Corniglia via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Torino Porta Susa, Torino Lingotto, Genova Brignole, and Monterosso in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Grenoble to La Spezia 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Monterosso
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Monterosso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Grenoble to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Grenoble to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Torino Lingotto to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Grenoble to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Grenoble to Cinque Terre bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Spezia station.
Grenoble to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Cinque Terre is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Grenoble to Cinque Terre.
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