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Montpellier to Grenoble by bus

Grenoble lies 227 km (141 mi) north-east of Montpellier, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 4 h 20 min including stops, over roughly 277 km (172 mi) of road.

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MontpellierGrenoble
CountryFranceFrance
Population248,252158,552
Elevation55 m (180 ft)225 m (738 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Paris)UTC+2 (Europe/Paris)
Postal codes34000–34967 CEDEX 238000–38900 CEDEX 9

Where to book buses from Montpellier to Grenoble

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Common questions

How far is Grenoble from Montpellier?

227 km (141 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Montpellier; by road roughly 277 km (172 mi).

How long does it take to get from Montpellier to Grenoble by bus?

About 4 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Montpellier and Grenoble?

No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.