There are 3 ways to get from Grenoble to Valmeinier by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Grenoble to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
2h 43m€48–76Drive 129.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Grenoble to Valmeiniercar 129.2 km
1h 19m€21–29Bus
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to St Michel Valloirebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrinebus S41
3h 25m€24–34
Grenoble to Valmeinier by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Valmeinier is to drive which costs €20 - €29 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Valmeinier is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Grenoble Gare Routiere and arriving at Plan Perrine via Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Grenoble and Valmeinier is 137 km. The road distance is 129.2 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Valmeinier without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Grenoble to Valmeinier, including transfers.
Grenoble to Valmeinier bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Grenoble Gare Routiere station.
Grenoble to Valmeinier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Valmeinier is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Valmeinier, France?
You can take a train from Grenoble to Valmeinier via Montmélian and St Michel Valloire in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Plan Perrine via St Michel Valloire and Gare Routiere in around 3h 25m.
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 Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Grenoble to Valmeinier bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at St Michel Valloire station.
Grenoble to Valmeinier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montmélian station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Valmeinier is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Grenoble to Valmeinier.
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