How far is it from Caen to Grenoble?

The distance between Caen and Grenoble is 805 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Caen to Grenoble?

The drive from Caen to Grenoble takes approximately 8 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Caen to Grenoble?

The fastest route from Caen to Grenoble covers 805 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 25 min.

Which direction is Grenoble from Caen?

Grenoble lies roughly to the south-east of Caen.

Which roads does the route from Caen to Grenoble follow?

The drive from Caen to Grenoble mainly follows A 13, A 6, A 48. The longest single stretch is 422 km on A 6.

Which towns do you pass between Caen and Grenoble?

Towns on the route from Caen to Grenoble include Paris, Auxerre, Chalon-sur-Saône, Lyon.

Caen Grenoble

Distance: 805 kmDrive time: 8 h 25 min

Driving from Caen to Grenoble takes about 8 h 25 min via A 6. The distance is 805 km. The straight-line distance is 640 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Paris, Athis-Mons, Mâcon, Lyon. Driving directions

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Driving directions43 · 805 km

1 Depart left onto Rue Saint-Manvieu 45 m
2 Turn left onto Rue Bertauld 88 m
3 Enter roundabout right onto Place Louis Guillouard 28 m
4 Exit roundabout right onto Place Louis Guillouard 100 m
5 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard Bertrand 43 m
6 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard Bertrand 406 m
7 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard Maréchal Leclerc 18 m
8 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard Maréchal Leclerc 372 m
9 Continue straight onto Rue de Bernières 396 m
10 Turn right onto Quai Vendeuvre 765 m
11 Turn left onto Cours Montalivet 2 km
12 Take ramp slightly right 458 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Périphérique Nord 2 km

14 Take exit slightly right 442 m
15 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute de Normandie 200 km
16 Keep slightly right onto Autoroute de Normandie 17 km
17 Take exit slightly right 269 m
18 Continue straight 561 m
19 Keep slightly right 472 m
20 Merge slightly left onto Duplex A86 11 km
21 Continue straight 6 km
22 Continue straight 4 km
23 Take exit slightly right 482 m
24 Merge slightly left 2 km
25 Take exit slightly left 593 m
26 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 14 km
27 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 12 km
28 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 10 km
29 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 37 km
30 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 352 km
31 Keep slightly right 19 km
32 Keep slightly right 33 km
33 Take exit slightly right 3 km
34 Merge slightly left 26 km
35 Take exit slightly right 367 m
36 Continue straight onto Autoroute du Dauphiné 52 km
37 Keep slightly right 5 km
38 Keep slightly left onto Quai de France 350 m
39 Turn right onto Pont Marius Gontard 104 m
40 Turn left onto Quai Stéphane Jay 480 m
41 Continue right onto Quai Claude Brosse 101 m
42 Turn right onto Place de Lavalette 129 m
43 Arrive onto Place de Lavalette

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The return trip from Grenoble to Caen covers roughly the same distance, 805 km.

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Rotonde
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Port du Château de Montsoreau
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Quai du Châtelet
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Cabinet Vert
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Île Charlemagne - Base de Loisirs
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Passeurs de Marne - Neuilly-Plaisance
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Notre-Dame
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Passeurs de Marne - Noisy-le-Grand
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Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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Tour-Eiffel
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Louvre
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Bateaux Parisiens
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Musée d'Orsay
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Embarcadère du Chalet des Îles
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Invalides
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Bateaux-Mouches
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Place de la Concorde
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Passeurs de Marne - Gournay-sur-Marne
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Paris-Canal
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Station de navette fluviale Corentin Cariou
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How far is it from Caen to Grenoble?: The distance between Caen and Grenoble is 805 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Caen to Grenoble?: The drive from Caen to Grenoble takes approximately 8 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Caen to Grenoble?: The fastest route from Caen to Grenoble covers 805 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 25 min.
Which direction is Grenoble from Caen?: Grenoble lies roughly to the south-east of Caen.
Which roads does the route from Caen to Grenoble follow?: The drive from Caen to Grenoble mainly follows A 13, A 6, A 48. The longest single stretch is 422 km on A 6.
Which towns do you pass between Caen and Grenoble?: Towns on the route from Caen to Grenoble include Paris, Auxerre, Chalon-sur-Saône, Lyon.

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