There are 4 ways to get from Switzerland to Grenoble by train, bus, 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 Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Grenobletrain Ter
7h 10m€130–397Bus via Geneva
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
8h 13m€35–61Drive 415.7 km
- Drive from Zurich to Grenoblecar 415.7 km
4h 22m€73–105Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Grenoblebus FlixBus 1921
9h 39m€47–83
Switzerland to Grenoble by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Grenoble is to bus via Geneva which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Grenoble is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Grenoble station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Grenoble - Bus Station via Geneva - Bus Station and Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Grenoble. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Grenoble via Zürich HB, Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Switzerland and Grenoble is 444 km. The road distance is 415.7 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Grenoble without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €130 - €400.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Switzerland to Grenoble, including transfers.
Switzerland to Grenoble bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Switzerland to Grenoble train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Grenoble is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €130 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Grenoble, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Grenoble via Zürich HB, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Grenoble - Bus Station via Zürich HB, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Geneva - Bus Station, and Annecy - Bus Station in around 8h 13m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–310
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/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 Bellegarde to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Switzerland to Grenoble bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.
Switzerland to Grenoble train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Grenoble is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Switzerland to Grenoble.
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