Téléphérique Grenoble-Bastille
The famous spherical cabins, known as "the bubbles", rise from the city centre to the Bastille over the Isère river.
Grenoble, France
Grenoble: airports, things to do and where to stay
Grenoble, where the Isère and the Drac meet, is ringed by the Chartreuse, Vercors and Belledonne mountains. It is a university and science city and the gateway to the Alpine ski resorts.
Grenoble airports
From the airport to central Grenoble
Grenoble Alpes-Isère airport is about 36 km from central Grenoble.
Actibus
Coach to Grenoble bus station in about 45 min. Booking online is advisable, especially in the ski season.
Taxi
Best booked in advance. The ride to Grenoble takes about 45 min.
Grenoble
Things to do in Grenoble
Fort de la Bastille
19th-century fortress above the city, with viewpoints over Grenoble and, on clear days, Mont Blanc.
Musée de Grenoble
One of France's major fine arts museums, with works from antiquity to contemporary art.
Place Saint-André
Old-town square beside the former Parliament of Dauphiné, lined with café terraces.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Grenoble?
Grenoble is served by Grenoble Alpes-Isère (GNB).
How far is the airport from central Grenoble?
Grenoble Alpes-Isère airport is about 36 km from central Grenoble.
How do I get from the airport to central Grenoble?
From Grenoble Alpes-Isère airport you can take Actibus (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Grenoble?
Highlights of Grenoble include Téléphérique Grenoble-Bastille, Fort de la Bastille, Musée de Grenoble, and Place Saint-André.
Photo credits
- Téléphérique Grenoble-Bastille: Christophe.Finot, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Fort de la Bastille: Milky, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Musée de Grenoble: Milky, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Place Saint-André: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons