There are 5 ways to get from Zurich 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€133–388Bus 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 11m€34–54Drive 415.7 km
- Drive from Zurich to Grenoblecar 415.7 km
4h 22m€73–105Fly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Grenobletrain
6h 9m€140–386Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Grenoblebus FlixBus 1921
8h 20m€45–80
Zurich to Grenoble by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Grenoble is to bus via Geneva which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Grenoble is to drive which takes 4h 22m 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 Zurich 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 Zurich and Grenoble is 442 km. The road distance is 415.7 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Grenoble without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €130 - €390.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Zurich to Grenoble, including transfers.
Zurich to Grenoble bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich to Grenoble train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Grenoble is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €130 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Zurich, 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 bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Grenoble - Bus Station via Geneva - Bus Station and Annecy - Bus Station in around 7h 11m.
- 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
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
Zurich to Grenoble bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Zurich to Grenoble train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Grenoble is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Zurich to Grenoble.
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