There are 4 ways to get from Nice to Grenoble by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
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 Nice Ville to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenobletrain Ter
5h 27m€105–189Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Nice to Grenoble312.3 km
5h 21m€30Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 40m€36–76Drive 311.4 km
- Drive from Nice to Grenoblecar 311.4 km
4h 35m€48–69
Nice to Grenoble by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Grenoble is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Grenoble is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice station to Grenoble station. However, there are services departing from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and arriving at Grenoble - Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Grenoble. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Grenoble via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Nice and Grenoble is 534 km. The road distance is 311.4 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Grenoble without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €100 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Nice to Grenoble, including transfers.
Nice to Grenoble bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Nice to Grenoble train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Grenoble is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Grenoble, France?
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Grenoble via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Grenoble - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 7h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice Ville to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Nice to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Grenoble bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.
Nice to Grenoble train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Grenoble is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Nice to Grenoble.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nice and Grenoble. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















