Lausanne to Grenoble by bus
Grenoble lies 165 km (102 mi) south-west of Lausanne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 12 min including stops, over roughly 201 km (125 mi) of road.
| Lausanne | Grenoble | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | France |
| Population | 139,111 | 158,552 |
| Elevation | 453 m (1,486 ft) | 225 m (738 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 1001–1019 | 38000–38900 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Grenoble
Crossing from Switzerland into France: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book buses from Lausanne to Grenoble
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Staying in Grenoble
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Common questions
How far is Grenoble from Lausanne?
165 km (102 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lausanne; by road roughly 201 km (125 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lausanne to Grenoble by bus?
About 3 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lausanne and Grenoble?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Grenoble?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.