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Lyon - Grenoble Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 16 intercity buses per day from Lyon to Grenoble. Traveling by bus from Lyon to Grenoble usually takes around one hour and 36 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in just one hour and 25 minutes.

Distance59 mi (94 km)
Shortest duration1h 25m
Cheapest price$7.28
Trips per day16
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Bus lines1

How much is a bus ticket from Lyon to Grenoble?

$9.48 is the average price of a bus ticket from Lyon to Grenoble. This is currently one of the best deals in bus travel. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Monthly average prices

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Bus tickets from Lyon to Grenoble are at their cheapest average price in October. This time of year usually offers the best deals on bus tickets for this route, with ticket prices around $8. On the other hand, traveling on this route during December might cost you a bit more than usual. Bus tickets for December trips cost $15, on average. But no need to stress — booking your bus ticket in advance can help you snag cheaper tickets.

What bus companies travel from Lyon to Grenoble?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lyon to Grenoble. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus161h 37m$10.26
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 16 trips from Lyon to Grenoble, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hours and 37 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of one hour and 36 minutes to cover the 94 kilometers from Lyon to Grenoble. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 25 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Because many passengers travel from Lyon to Grenoble at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Lyon to Grenoble, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 16 scheduled buses that travel from Lyon to Grenoble every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Lyon to Grenoble without transferring.

City Information

Lyon

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Located at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône rivers in the central-west of France, Lyon is France's third-largest city, after Paris and Marseille. Lyon has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its 2,000 years of history and its central role in the Renaissance. Vieux Lyon is the city's historic area, full of old buildings and a vibrant French atmosphere. Wander through the traboules, a unique architectural feature of the city; these secret passageways wind through Lyon's buildings and courtyards. Several guided tours will describe the many uses of these covered paths throughout Lyon's history: from shortcuts to the river for 4th-century residents to meeting places for 19th-century silk workers and the World War II French resistance.

Lyon is also famously hailed as the birthplace of cinema. To immerse yourself in film history, visit the Musée Cinéma et Miniature to explore old movie props, costumes, and even complete film sets from several iconic films. To experience a traditional French market, stop in Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. This indoor gourmet market offers only the finest local produce, the perfect place to sample the local cuisine.

Getting to Lyon is simple, and the lion's share of options are via ground travel. Eurolines bus services offer transport from many European cities into the Perrache train station, and many train services, including the TGV, also operate from the same station. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is only 25 km east of the city, providing both European and intercontinental flights.

Grenoble

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Grenoble is a city in the French Alps known as a major center of research and innovation. A can't miss activity is taking the cable car 260 meters above the town to the 19-century fortress, La Bastille. Explore the mountainside area and enjoy the panoramic views of the city and its many surrounding mountain ranges. These mountains are, of course, ideal for hiking, climbing, and skiing. Nearby ski resorts are Autrans in the Vercors and Chamrousse in Belledonne.

Back in town, check out the Palace of the Parliament of Dauphiné, constructed in the 15th-century, and the Musée de l'Ancien Évêché, in a former bishop's palace, to learn about Grenoble's history. The city has many more museums, but its eponymous Museum of Grenoble is worth prioritizing for its extensive collection of artworks from masters such as Ruben, Gauguin, Renoir, Picasso, and more.

The majority of travelers to Grenoble take the train from Paris or Lyon. Additional SNCF trains connect the city to destinations across the country. BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus also serve Grenoble, with routes from Valence, Annecy, Bordeaux, and more.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Lyon?

Main departure station: Gare Routière De Lyon Perrache

Most buses depart from the main station in Lyon.

All bus stations in Lyon:

  • Gare Routière De Lyon Perrache

Where does the bus arrive in Grenoble?

Main arrival station: 11 Place de la Gare

All buses from Lyon arrive at one main station in Grenoble.

Bus stations in Grenoble:

  • 11 Place de la Gare

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