There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Grenoble by train (TGV), 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 Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenobletrain Ter
6h 1m€97–231Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Nice to Grenoble312.3 km
5h 21m€30Bus via Aix-en-Provence
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Aix-en-Provencebus FlixBus 768 / ...
- Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence to Grenoblebus FlixBus N739 / ...
7h 54m€36–68Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 40m€36–76Drive 311.4 km
- Drive from Nice to Grenoblecar 311.4 km
4h 35m€49–70
Nice to Grenoble by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Grenoble is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Grenoble is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Grenoble. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Grenoble via Nice Airport and Aix-en-Provence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Grenoble. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Grenoble via Marseille St Charles and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Nice and Grenoble is 534 km. The road distance is 311.4 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Grenoble without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €95 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Nice to Grenoble, including transfers.
Nice to Grenoble bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
Nice to Grenoble train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Grenoble is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Aix-en-Provence, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Grenoble, France?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Grenoble via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Grenoble via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, and Aix-en-Provence in around 7h 54m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice Airport to Aix-en-Provence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Aix-en-Provence to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nice Airport to Aix-en-Provence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Aix-en-Provence to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Nice to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Grenoble bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aix-en-Provence station.
Nice to Grenoble train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Grenoble is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Nice to Grenoble.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nice and Grenoble. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.