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

The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Mainz is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Mainz is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Grenoble and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Lyon and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Grenoble and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Est and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Grenoble to Mainz?

The distance between Grenoble and Mainz is 688 km. The road distance is 717.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Grenoble to Mainz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 6m and costs €120 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Grenoble to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grenoble to Mainz bus from?

Grenoble to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Grenoble station.

Where do I catch the Grenoble to Mainz train from?

Grenoble to Mainz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Grenoble station.

Train or bus from Grenoble to Mainz?

The best way to get from Grenoble to Mainz is to train via Paris which takes 9h 6m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Grenoble to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Grenoble to Mainz train arrive?

Grenoble to Mainz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Grenoble to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Mainz is 717 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Grenoble to Mainz.

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

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Grenoble to Mainz - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Grenoble to Mainz by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
5h 6m
€126–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grenoble to Lyonbus S1777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Frankfurt Airportbus N235 / ...
13h 25m
€35–66
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
9h 6m
€123–502
Drive 717.2 km
1. Drive from Grenoble to Mainzcar 717.2 km
6h 33m
€109–158
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
6h 23m
€154–320
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain
7h 19m
€156–390
Train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
10h 12m
€122–284
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Mannheim - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
13h 44m
€57–90

Grenoble to Mainz by train and foot

47Weekly Services

9h 6mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 688.2 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Grenoble to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Du Nord, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grenoble to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Lyon, Frankfurt Airport, and Frankfurt in around 13h 25m.

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