Users are asked to make their own travel arrangements and those who are eligible for reimbursement should submit their original receipts along with their claim form after their visit.

By car to Grenoble
Arriving by motorway from Paris/Lyon, Milan/Geneva, Barcelona/Marseille, at Grenoble, follow signs for 'Gare EUROPOLE' or 'Polygone scientifique Louis Néel'.  Here is a detailed map of how to get to the ILL.

By train to Grenoble
You can consult the up-to-date timetables and book your tickets on the SNCF (French railway service) web-site. Please note that seat reservations on the TGV are obligatory; they should be made when you buy your ticket.
It is also possible to phone the SNCF for further details: +33 (0)8 36 35 35 35

By air to Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport (LYS) (formerly Satolas)
Phoning from France: 0 826 800 826
Phoning from abroad: +33 426 007 007

By the shuttle coach service from Lyon airport to Grenoble
When travelling from Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport to Grenoble, tickets can be bought either from the 'Satobus' counter inside the airport, or directly from the driver. A single ticket costs 20 Euros, a return ticket 30 Euros.
The coach leaves from the platform situated between Terminals 1 and 2, Level 1. There is an official stop at the 'Place de la Résistance' (near the 'Pont d'Oxford' roundabout), approximately 5 minutes walk from the ILL!
To go to the airport the Satobus coach leaves from the central bus station ('gare routière') next to Grenoble train station*. It can also pick up passengers at the 'Place de la Résistance' roundabout close to the ILL. The pick-up point is situated on the bridge-side of the roundabout. You will see 'Satobus' written on the sign at the bus stop - it is the same stop as for the 30 and 715 buses to St-Egrève and Voiron. Do not confuse this stop with the others near the roundabout which are used by the local buses.
Please make a sign to the driver as the coach approaches (approx. 5 minutes after departure from the railway station). Tickets can be bought from the driver with cash or by cheque (French banks).
For further information call Cars Faure +33 4 76 27 89 29.

Local Grenoble buses  Take the N°34 marked 'Polygone Scientifique' or 'Sassenage Le Chateau', from the bus stop across the road from Grenoble railway/bus station.  This will take you right to the ILL entrance. 

You can also take the N°30 from behind the station - Europole side, destination 'St Egrève'. This drops you off at the Place de la Résistance roundabout, where you have a few minutes walk to the site.

Journey times for both buses is about 10 minutes and there is a bus every 10-15 minutes throughout the day until about 20.15. Tickets can be purchased singly from the bus driver or in a booklet ('carnet') at tobacconists and major tram stops.

By air to Paris then TGV train to Grenoble TGV timetable

By air to Grenoble St. Geoirs (GNB) then bus to Grenoble
The airport bus meets each scheduled flight. Returning to the airport the bus leaves from the bus station 2h30 minutes before each scheduled departure. There are fewer buses during the summer months (end March to end October). Please check with our Travel Office for any changes.
A single ticket costs 13 Euros, but it is cheaper to buy a return ticket (20 Euros).

By air to Geneva (GVA) then by train or bus to Grenoble
AEROCAR run 5 coaches a day between Grenoble and Geneva airport. Information available on the Geneva airport website.

Trains run from the airport to Geneva Central Station (Cornavin); change at Cornavin for a train to Grenoble. Information available on the Swiss railway website.

Local taxi service: Taxis Grenoblois: 04 76 54 42 54

Getting to the ILL (Mappy - detailed map)