To get from Grenoble-Isère Airport to Mens, you can travel by road or take an airport shuttle to Grenoble and continue by regional bus or train. The airport is about 80 km from the Trièves area, and L'Auberge de Mens is about 87 minutes by car from the airport.
- Airport: Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport, also known as GNB.
- Road approach: The A51 is the northern approach to the Trièves; the D1075 is the southern approach.
- Shuttle: Airport shuttles run to Grenoble Central Railway Station, with a journey of approximately 40 minutes.
- Regional transport: Cars Région route T95 links Mens, Monestier-de-Clermont and Grenoble.
Where is Grenoble-Isère Airport relative to Mens?
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport lies about 80 km from the Trièves, the region where Mens is located, according to the Trièves tourism office. For guests staying at this hotel in Mens, the drive from the airport takes about 87 minutes.
Mens is part of a wider area served by road, bus and rail connections. Clelles/Mens and Monestier-de-Clermont are nearby stations on the Grenoble–Gap TER rail line.
For local travel after arrival, getting around the Trièves from Mens depends on which of these connections suits your plans.
How do you drive from the airport to Mens?
Driving gives you a direct way to continue from the airport into the Trièves, with two main road approaches identified by the regional tourism office.
The A51 is the northern approach, with access to the area via Monestier-de-Clermont or Vif. The D1075 is the southern approach and passes via Col de la Croix-Haute. Choose the approach that fits your arrival and destination in Mens.
The airport-to-Mens drive time is about 87 minutes from L'Auberge de Mens.
What public transport connects the airport with Mens?
To use public transport, first travel from the airport to Grenoble Central Railway Station, then look at the regional connections toward Mens.
Actibus and Faure Vercors run direct shuttles from the Departures Terminal to Grenoble Central Railway Station. Each journey takes approximately 40 minutes. For online information and booking, contact the shuttle providers.
From Grenoble, Cars Région operates route T95 between Grenoble, Monestier-de-Clermont and Mens. The Grenoble–Gap TER line also serves nearby stations at Monestier-de-Clermont and Clelles/Mens. Check the relevant operators for current timetables and how to complete your onward journey.
If you are planning time in town as well as onward travel, the Mens, France practical visitor guide covers the destination itself.
Can you hire a car or book a transfer?
Private transfers and taxis are options for continuing from the airport, while car sharing is available in Mens.
Private transfers can be booked through Actibus, and the airport taxi booking number is +33 6 40 66 50 27.
Other transport contacts are Autocars Garnier at +33 6 87 68 14 22, Alp’bièvre Taxis at +33 4 74 20 05 66, and LMB at +33 4 76 33 36 36. Contact providers directly to confirm availability and arrangements for your journey.
For car access after you reach Mens, the Trièves tourism office says you can rent a car through the Citiz car-sharing network there, whether or not you are a Citiz member. Airport car-hire desk details are not available on the airport transport page, so confirm any pickup arrangement with a rental provider before relying on it.
Plan your arrival connections
Build your journey around the transfer you choose: allow approximately 40 minutes for the airport shuttle to Grenoble, then arrange the onward bus or rail leg separately. If you are driving, choose the northern A51 approach or southern D1075 approach according to your route into the Trièves.
Shuttle and regional bus information can change. Check the official site before you go, and confirm booking and timetable details with the relevant transport operator. For accommodation arrangements in Mens, contact L'Auberge de Mens directly.
FAQs
Is there a direct shuttle from Grenoble-Isère Airport to Mens?
The direct airport shuttles go to Grenoble Central Railway Station, not Mens. From Grenoble, route T95 serves Mens via Monestier-de-Clermont.
Which road approaches lead to the Trièves?
The A51 is the northern approach, via Monestier-de-Clermont or Vif. The D1075 is the southern approach, via Col de la Croix-Haute.
Which railway stations serve the area near Mens?
Clelles/Mens and Monestier-de-Clermont are nearby stations on the Grenoble–Gap TER line.