There are 6 ways to get from Grenoble to Nice by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, 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 Grenoble to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Villetrain Tgv
6h 19m€54–189Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Grenoble to Nice313.9 km
5h 22m€24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus 52
- Take the train from DIGNE LES BAINS - GARE CPZou /car to NICE - GARE CPZoutrain 49
7h 52mBus
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Nice Airportbus N739
8h 34m€29–79Drive 313.1 km
- Drive from Grenoble to Nicecar 313.1 km
4h 36m€48–70Train, fly
- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
3h 49m€88–229
Grenoble to Nice by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Nice is to rideshare which costs €24 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Nice is to train and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €85 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble to Nice. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Albert 1er via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Nice. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Nice Ville via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Grenoble and Nice is 534 km. The road distance is 313.1 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Nice without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €50 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Grenoble to Nice, including transfers.
Grenoble to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Grenoble station.
Grenoble to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Nice is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €80 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Nice, France?
You can take a train from Grenoble to Nice Ville via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Grenoble to Nice Airport 5 times a week. Tickets cost €29–80 and the journey takes 8h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Grenoble to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €75–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–170
Train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13943050
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from DIGNE LES BAINS - GARE CPZou /car to NICE - GARE CPZou
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 4 13943050
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Grenoble to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Grenoble to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grenoble to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Grenoble to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Nice is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Grenoble to Nice.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grenoble and Nice. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.