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Grenoble to Lyon Train Tickets & Timetable

Grenoble to Lyon trains run mainly as TER Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes services, with selected TGV INOUI services also using the corridor. Most trains depart from Grenoble station and arrive at Lyon Part-Dieu, while some services continue to or from Lyon Perrache. Key intermediate stops on TER trains commonly include Voiron, Rives, La Tour-du-Pin, Bourgoin-Jallieu, and La Verpilliere. The rail distance is about 129 km, with the fastest direct trains taking about 1 hour 19 minutes and slower stopping services taking around 1 hour 35 minutes. Standard second class TER fares start from about €24 ($26 USD). Final prices depend on class and season; current prices are visible in real time on the search page above. There are roughly 25 to 35 direct departures per day in each direction, with higher frequency on weekdays. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas, and July-August travel.

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Seats

Grenoble

Lyon

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Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

05:46

GrenobleStation

1h 3m

06:49

LyonLyon St-Exupéry TGV

Secondary station

Direct

OUI 6902

from

3372 USD

1h 3m, Direct

05:46

GrenobleStation

06:49

LyonLyon St-Exupéry TGV

Secondary station

from

3372 USD

Direct

OUI 6902

06:46

GrenobleStation

1h 8m

07:54

LyonLyon St-Exupéry TGV

Secondary station

Direct

OUI 6906

from

3372 USD

1h 8m, Direct

06:46

GrenobleStation

07:54

LyonLyon St-Exupéry TGV

Secondary station

from

3372 USD

Direct

OUI 6906

Day trains

12:47

GrenobleStation

1h 2m

13:49

LyonLyon St-Exupéry TGV

Secondary station

Direct

OUI 6910

from

3372 USD

1h 2m, Direct

12:47

GrenobleStation

13:49

LyonLyon St-Exupéry TGV

Secondary station

from

3372 USD

Direct

OUI 6910

14:45

GrenobleStation

1h 4m

15:49

LyonLyon St-Exupéry TGV

Secondary station

Direct

OUI 6920

from

3372 USD

1h 4m, Direct

14:45

GrenobleStation

15:49

LyonLyon St-Exupéry TGV

Secondary station

from

3372 USD

Direct

OUI 6920

Evening trains

18:45

GrenobleStation

1h 7m

19:52

LyonLyon St-Exupéry TGV

Secondary station

Direct

OUI 6924

from

3372 USD

1h 7m, Direct

18:45

GrenobleStation

19:52

LyonLyon St-Exupéry TGV

Secondary station

from

3372 USD

Direct

OUI 6924

First train

05:45

Last train

20:56

Travel duration

1h 6m

Daily departures

Departure station

Grenoble

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Lyon

Ticket price

$22

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Grenoble to Lyon Route Overview

The Grenoble to Lyon route links the Alpine basin of Grenoble with the Rhone and Saone confluence at Lyon without requiring a change in most cases. The distinctive feature of this trip is the contrast between the mountain edges around Grenoble and the flatter Nord-Isere section through Voiron and Bourgoin-Jallieu before entering the Lyon rail approaches. TER second class seating is generally unreserved on this regional route, so passengers may sit in any open seat in the booked class. TGV INOUI services, when offered on this short sector, use reserved seating with a specific coach and seat printed on the ticket.

Travel time

1h 6m

Train type

Fastest trip

1h 1m

Longest trip

1h 47m

Grenoble

Grenoble sits at the meeting point of the Isere and Drac valleys, below the Chartreuse, Vercors, and Belledonne ranges. Grenoble station is west of the historic center and connects with local trams, regional buses, and trains toward the Alpine valleys.

Grenoble

Station

1h 6m

Lyon

Lyon is France's third-largest city and a major rail junction between Paris, the Alps, the Mediterranean, and Switzerland. Lyon Part-Dieu is the main arrival station for this route, located in the business district with metro, tram, airport tram, and regional train connections.

Lyon Part Dieu

Lyon Part-Dieu

Lyon St-Exupéry TGV

Lyon Perrache

Practical Information for TER and TGV Travelers

Grenoble to Lyon trains use SNCF regional and selected intercity trainsets, so luggage should be manageable without airline-style check-in. Label bags and keep small items with you during the trip.

Luggage Allowance

On SNCF services, each passenger may usually bring 2 large items plus 1 item of hand luggage, provided the bags can be carried and stored by the passenger. For TGV INOUI, each large item should not exceed 130 cm in its largest dimension.

Storage Facilities

TER trains have overhead racks, open floor spaces near some doors, and limited larger-bag areas depending on the trainset. TGV INOUI coaches add luggage racks near coach entrances and overhead racks above the seats.

Special Items

Folded bicycles, skis, and musical instruments must be packed and placed where they do not block aisles or doors. Non-folding bicycles on TER depend on available onboard bike spaces; TGV INOUI bicycle carriage requires the correct option when available for that train.

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Grenoble to Lyon Map

The Grenoble to Lyon rail route runs northwest from Grenoble through the Isere valley and the Nord-Isere towns toward Lyon. TER stopping patterns commonly include Voiron, Rives, Le Grand-Lemps, La Tour-du-Pin, Bourgoin-Jallieu, L'Isle-d'Abeau, and La Verpilliere before reaching Lyon Part-Dieu. The first section gives views of the Chartreuse and Vercors edges; the approach to Lyon joins dense suburban tracks before the Part-Dieu station throat.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

OUI

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 4m

Price from

$22

Departures

176

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 39m

Price from

$22

Departures

Rating

The Grenoble to Lyon train runs from Grenoble station to Lyon Part-Dieu in about 1 hour 19 minutes on the fastest direct services, keeping both ends close to city tram and metro networks. Intercity buses between Grenoble and Lyon usually take about 1 hour 35 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes depending on traffic and terminal location. Flying is not practical for this city pair because there is no meaningful nonstop air market between the two city centers and airport transfers would exceed the rail time. Rail also produces lower emissions than car or air travel on this 129 km corridor.

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Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

1h 6m

$22-$26

Bus

Apprx.

1h 45m

$7-$25

Flight

Apprx.

4h 0m

$120-$300

FAQ about the Grenoble - Lyon Route

How fast is the Grenoble to Lyon train?

TER trainsets on the Grenoble to Lyon corridor can run at up to 160 km/h (99 mph). TGV INOUI trainsets are capable of 300 km/h (186 mph) on French high-speed lines, but this short Grenoble to Lyon section is mainly on conventional tracks.

How long is the train from Grenoble to Lyon?

The fastest direct Grenoble to Lyon trains take about 1 hour 19 minutes. Slower TER stopping services usually take around 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes, depending on calls at Voiron, La Tour-du-Pin, Bourgoin-Jallieu, and other Nord-Isere stations.

Is Grenoble to Lyon covered by a France rail pass or Eurail?

Eurail and Interrail passes are generally valid on SNCF TER trains between Grenoble and Lyon without a seat reservation. TGV INOUI services require a passholder reservation and supplement where pass places are available. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

How much is the train from Grenoble to Lyon?

Standard second class TER fares from Grenoble to Lyon start from about €24 ($26 USD). Final prices depend on class and season; current prices are visible in real time on the search page above. Selected TGV INOUI fares may vary by train and ticket conditions.

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