There are 6 ways to get from Grenoble to Geneva by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain Ter
2h 12mCHF 27–55Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Grenoble to Genève142.1 km
1h 58mCHF 9–11Bus
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 40mCHF 11–22Bus via Annecy
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 1mCHF 12–23Train, bus
- Take the train from Grenoble to Annecytrain K21
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+Rbus 272
3h 23mCHF 34–64Drive 142.5 km
- Drive from Grenoble to Genevacar 142.5 km
1h 29mCHF 24–34
Grenoble to Geneva by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Geneva is to rideshare which costs SFr 9 - SFr 11 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Geneva is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grenoble - Bus Station station and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grenoble and arriving at Geneve. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Grenoble and Geneva is 169 km. The road distance is 142.5 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 55.
The train from Grenoble to Geneve takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Grenoble to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Grenoble - Bus Station.
Grenoble to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Geneva is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 22 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Geneva, Switzerland?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Grenoble to Geneve every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 27–55 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 12–22 and the journey takes 2h 40m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Grenoble to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–55
- 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 Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–60
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–7
- 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 Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Grenoble to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grenoble to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Grenoble to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Geneva is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Grenoble to Geneva.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grenoble and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.