How to get from Grenoble to Lyon
- 92 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h
- 52 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
1h
direct
Bus
€6
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Grenoble to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 92 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
92 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €14Reading date not recorded | 2h 14m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €3Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 1hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€14Reading date not recorded2h 14m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€3Omio catalogue, Sep 251h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Grenoble to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Grenoble → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
FlixBus·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Grenoble to Lyon
FlixBus runs 52 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:00 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 52 | 02:00 | 22:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 3 | 00:25 | 15:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Grenoble to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Grenoble to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 1h. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
Grenoble to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Grenoble to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 1h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Grenoble to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:00 and the last at 22:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Grenoble to Lyon?
52 a day with FlixBus, between 02:00 and 22:30.
How far is Lyon from Grenoble?
About 92 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Grenoble to Lyon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €6. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Grenoble to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF.
Can you get from Grenoble to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026