What is the cheapest way to get from Alpe d'Huez to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Alpe d'Huez to Leuven is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alpe d'Huez to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Alpe d'Huez to Leuven is to taxi and train which takes 7h 43m and costs €290 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Alpe d'Huez and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Alpe d'Huez to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Office De Tourisme and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Grenoble, Lyon and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

How far is it from Alpe d'Huez to Leuven?

The distance between Alpe d'Huez and Leuven is 959 km. The road distance is 817.3 km.

How do I travel from Alpe d'Huez to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Alpe d'Huez to Leuven without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 43m and costs €290 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Alpe d'Huez to Leuven?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Alpe d'Huez to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alpe d'Huez to Leuven bus from?

Alpe d'Huez to Leuven bus services, operated by Transaltitude, depart from Office De Tourisme station.

Where does the Alpe d'Huez to Leuven bus arrive?

Alpe d'Huez to Leuven bus services, operated by Transaltitude, arrive at Gare Routiere station.

Can I drive from Alpe d'Huez to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Alpe d'Huez to Leuven is 817 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Alpe d'Huez to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1360+ hotels available in Leuven.

Alpe d'Huez to Leuven - 10 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Alpe d'Huez to Leuven by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Alpe d'Huez to Lancey
2. Take the train from Lancey to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
3. Take the train from Chambéry to Brussel-Zuid
7h 43m
€293–625
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Office De Tourisme to Gare Routiere
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Lyon766 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Brussels-North train station
16h 40m
€54–81
Drive 817.3 km
1. Drive from Alpe d'Huez to Leuven817.3 km
10h 13m
€127–183
Bus, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the bus from Office De Tourisme to Gare Routiere
2. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LYS - BRU
7h 44m
€110–327
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Office De Tourisme to Gare Routiere
2. Take the train from Grenoble to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
8h 56m
€132–272
Bus, train via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Office De Tourisme to Gare Routiere
2. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
9h 1m
€119–242
Bus, train via Moûtiers
1. Take the bus from Office De Tourisme to Gare Routiere
2. Take the train from Grenoble to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
3. Take the bus from Moutiers to Brussels - Midi Train Station
18h 17m
€91–182
Bus, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the bus from Office De Tourisme to Gare Routiere
2. Take the train from Grenoble to Geneve
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
9h 2m
€99–231
Drive, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Drive from Alpe d'Huez to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
2. Take the train from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Torino Porta Susa
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)TRN - CRL
4. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
9h 25m
€98–336
Drive, train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Drive from Alpe d'Huez to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
2. Take the train from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MXP - BRU
9h 10m
€136–396

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

24Weekly Planes

2h 30mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 959 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Alpe d'Huez, France and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Office De Tourisme to Leuven Wijnpers via Grenoble, Lyon, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 16h 40m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.