There are 5 ways to get from Zürich Hbf to Grenoble by train, bus, car, or plane
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
6h 27m€130–371Bus 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
7h 20m€34–54Drive 414.1 km
- Drive from Zürich Hbf to Grenoblecar 414.1 km
4h 20m€72–104Fly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Grenobletrain
6h 3m€138–378Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Grenoblebus FlixBus 1921
8h 29m€45–75
Zürich Hbf to Grenoble by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zürich Hbf to Grenoble is to bus via Geneva which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Zürich Hbf to Grenoble is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs €70 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Grenoble. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Zürich Hbf to Grenoble. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Grenoble via Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Zürich Hbf and Grenoble is 442 km. The road distance is 414.1 km.
The best way to get from Zürich Hbf to Grenoble without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €130 - €380.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Zürich Hbf to Grenoble, including transfers.
Zürich Hbf to Grenoble bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zürich Hbf to Grenoble train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zürich Hbf to Grenoble is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €130 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Zürich Hbf, Switzerland and Grenoble, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Grenoble via Genève and Bellegarde in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zürich Hbf to Grenoble - Bus Station via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Geneva - Bus Station, and Annecy - Bus Station in around 7h 20m.
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–300
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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 Bellegarde to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Zürich Hbf to Grenoble bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.
Zürich Hbf to Grenoble train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zürich Hbf to Grenoble is 414 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Zürich Hbf to Grenoble.
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