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

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Alpe d'Huez is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Alpe d'Huez is to drive which takes 7h 16m and costs €100 - €150.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Alpe d'Huez?

The distance between Loire Valley and Alpe d'Huez is 983 km. The road distance is 656.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Alpe d'Huez without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 48m and costs €300 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Loire Valley to Alpe d'Huez, including transfers.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Alpe d'Huez?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Alpe d'Huez is 656 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Loire Valley to Alpe d'Huez.

Where can I stay near Alpe d'Huez?

There are 2810+ hotels available in Alpe d'Huez.

Loire Valley to Alpe d'Huez - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Loire Valley to Alpe d'Huez by train, taxi, car, or bus

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

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenoble Universites GieresTer
3. Take the taxi from Grenoble Universites Gieres to Alpe d'Huez
7h 48m
€300–515
Drive 656.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Alpe d'Huez656.5 km
7h 16m
€102–147
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saumur to Lyon Perrache121A / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Alpe d'HuezSki77
13h 11m
€128–246

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 983 km
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Alpe d'Huez, France?

There is no direct connection from Loire Valley to Alpe d'Huez. However, you can take the taxi to Saumur, take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, walk to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, take the train to Grenoble Universites Gieres, then take the taxi to Alpe d'Huez. Alternatively, you can drive from Loire Valley to Alpe d'Huez in around 7h 16m.

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