There are 5 ways to get from Grenoble to Villefontaine by train, bus, car, taxi, 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 La Verpillieretrain Ter
1h 3m€16–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Grenoble to Villefontaine76.3 km
1h 10m€5Bus
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to La Verpillierebus Autocar
2h 21m€16–22Drive 77.7 km
- Drive from Grenoble to Villefontainecar 77.7 km
46 min€12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Grenoble to Villefontainetaxi 77.7 km
46 min€170–210
Grenoble to Villefontaine by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Villefontaine is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Villefontaine is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble to Villefontaine. However, there are services departing from Grenoble Gare Routiere and arriving at Le Bourg via Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grenoble and arriving at La Verpilliere. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Grenoble and Villefontaine is 100 km. The road distance is 77.7 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Villefontaine without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €16 - €35.
The train from Grenoble to La Verpilliere takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Grenoble to Villefontaine bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Grenoble Gare Routiere station.
Grenoble to Villefontaine train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Villefontaine is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €22 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Villefontaine, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Grenoble to La Verpilliere every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to La Verpilliere twice a week. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 1h 57m.
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 La Verpilliere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- 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 La Verpilliere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Grenoble to Villefontaine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- €170–210
Cab Alpes Taxi
- Phone
- +33 6 12 34 56 78
France Alpes Taxi
- Phone
- +33 6 50 03 80 38
- Website
- francealpestaxi.com
Taxis Grenoblois
- Phone
- +33 4 76 54 42 54
- Website
- taxi-grenoble38.fr
Taxis Marillet
- Phone
- +33 6 11 08 81 76
- Website
- taxis-grenoblois.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Grenoble to Villefontaine bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at La Verpilliere station.
Grenoble to Villefontaine train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Verpilliere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Villefontaine is 78 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Grenoble to Villefontaine.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grenoble and Villefontaine. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









