There are 3 ways to get from Valmeinier to Grenoble by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from St Michel Valloire to Grenoble Eugene Chavantbus Autocar
1h 58m€55–70Drive 129.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Valmeinier to Grenoblecar 129.2 km
1h 19m€21–30Train
- Take the train from St Michel Valloire to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Grenobletrain Ter
2h 4m€55–77
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valmeinier to Grenoble is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Valmeinier to Grenoble is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Valmeinier to Grenoble. However, there are services departing from St Michel Valloire and arriving at Grenoble Eugene Chavant via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Valmeinier to Grenoble. However, there are services departing from St Michel Valloire and arriving at Grenoble via Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Valmeinier and Grenoble is 137 km. The road distance is 129.2 km.
The best way to get from Valmeinier to Grenoble without a car is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs €50 - €70.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Valmeinier to Grenoble, including transfers.
Valmeinier to Grenoble bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from St Michel Valloire station.
Valmeinier to Grenoble train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Michel Valloire station.
The best way to get from Valmeinier to Grenoble is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs €50 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Valmeinier, France and Grenoble, France?
SNCF Bus operates a bus from St Michel Valloire to Grenoble Eugene Chavant twice a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Valmeinier to Grenoble via St Michel Valloire and Montmélian in around 2h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Michel Valloire to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from St Michel Valloire to Grenoble Eugene Chavant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Valmeinier to Grenoble bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Grenoble Eugene Chavant station.
Valmeinier to Grenoble train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montmélian station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valmeinier to Grenoble is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Valmeinier to Grenoble.
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