Génie industriel - Maps & Travel

Grenoble is in southeastern France at the foot of the Alps and has excellent road and national rail links plus nearby airports with regular shuttle services to the city.

If you wish to visit the airports' websites, please click on the links below:
 

Lyon Saint Exupéry International Airport

• Situated near Lyon, France - approximately 95 km from Grenoble.
• Regular shuttle service available to the city of Grenoble

 

Geneva International Airport

• Situated near Geneva, Switzerland - approximately 150 km from Grenoble.
• Train and coach services available to the city of Grenoble

 

Grenoble-Isère Airport

• Situated in Saint-Etienne-de-Saint-Geoirs, France - approximately 45 km from Grenoble
• Regular shuttle service available to the city of Grenoble.

The SNCF

In France, the SNCF provides train services from all over France to the city of Grenoble. It is also possible to travel from other European countries to Grenoble by train.

To give you an idea, Grenoble by train is:

• 1 hour 20 minutes from Lyon
• 3 hours from Paris
• 3 hours from Marseille
• 4 hours 30 minutes from Lille

There are coach services available if you wish to travel outside the urban area of Grenoble:
www.vfd.fr
www.transisere.fr

There are bus and tram services which operate around the city and serve all of greater Grenoble too. Students can get monthly passes and good rates.

 
Tramway Access

• Lines A and B, Grenoble Gares stop
• Line E, Alsace-Lorraine stop

Bus Access

• Line C1, Félix Viallet stop
• Line 26, Alsace-Lorraine stop & Gares stop

Being essentially flat, Grenoble is also a very bicycle-friendly city with over 120 km of safe cycle paths. There is also the possibility to rent bikes with Métrovélo' and students can get reduced rates. They also offer other services such as bike marking against theft and secure bike garages.
www.metrovelo.fr