What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Grenoble?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Grenoble is to bus which costs €65 - €190 and takes 20h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Grenoble?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Grenoble is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs €90 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Grenoble?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Grenoble. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Grenoble via Dortmund central bus station and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Grenoble?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Grenoble. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Grenoble via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Essen to Grenoble?

The distance between Essen and Grenoble is 1161 km. The road distance is 865.7 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Grenoble without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Grenoble without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 36m and costs €220 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Grenoble?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Essen to Grenoble, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Grenoble bus from?

Essen to Grenoble bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Grenoble train from?

Essen to Grenoble train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Grenoble?

The best way to get from Essen to Grenoble is to train via Paris which takes 8h 36m and costs €220 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 20h 25m.

Where does the Essen to Grenoble bus arrive?

Essen to Grenoble bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Essen to Grenoble train arrive?

Essen to Grenoble train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Grenoble?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Grenoble is 866 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Essen to Grenoble.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Grenoble?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Grenoble?

Book your Essen to Grenoble bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Grenoble?

There are 2289+ hotels available in Grenoble.

Essen to Grenoble - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Grenoble by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Grenobletrain Tgv
8h 36m
€220–450
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lyonbus FlixBus N122
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Grenoblebus S1777 / ...
20h 25m
€68–182
Drive 865.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Grenoblecar 865.7 km
8h 35m
€134–193
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain
6h 4m
€94–324
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Grenobletrain Ter
9h 34m
€244–489
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
12h 9m
€183–285
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Grenobletrain
7h 41m
€117–302
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain
7h 9m
€177–393
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Grenobletrain
8h 40m
€185–371

Essen to Grenoble by train

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8h 36mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Essen to Grenoble.

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Distance: 1,161.1 km
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Grenoble, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Grenoble via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Grenoble via Dortmund central bus station and Lyon in around 20h 25m.

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