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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Alpe d'Huez is to bus which costs €110 - €200 and takes 19h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Alpe d'Huez is to bus and fly and train and taxi which takes 10h 16m and costs €240 - €460.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Alpe d'Huez. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Office De Tourisme via Bilbao Intermodal, Lyon, Gare Routière and Le Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.

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

The distance between Santander and Alpe d'Huez is 1179 km. The road distance is 1113.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Alpe d'Huez without a car is to bus which takes 19h 27m and costs €110 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 19h 27m to get from Santander to Alpe d'Huez, including transfers.

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

Santander to Alpe d'Huez bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

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

Santander to Alpe d'Huez bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Can I drive from Santander to Alpe d'Huez?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Alpe d'Huez is 1114 km. It takes approximately 10h 52m to drive from Santander to Alpe d'Huez.

Where can I stay near Alpe d'Huez?

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

Santander to Alpe d'Huez - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Alpe d'Huez by bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Grenoble
3. Take the bus from Gares to Agence Cars Region VfdT75
19h 27m
€110–198
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)BIO - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
5. Drive from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Alpe d'Huez
12h 27m
€105–358
Drive 1,113.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Alpe d'Huez1,113.8 km
10h 52m
€176–255
Fly Santander Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SDR - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenoble
3. Take the bus from Gares to Agence Cars Region Vfd
12h 30m
€139–404
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Grenoble766 / ...
4. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Village55
20h 46m
Fly Santander Airport to Geneva International Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)SDR - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Grenoble Universites Gieres
3. Take the taxi from Grenoble Universites Gieres to Alpe d'Huez
10h 49m
€269–690
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BIO - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Grenoble Universites Gieres
4. Take the taxi from Grenoble Universites Gieres to Alpe d'Huez
10h 16m
€240–451
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BIQ - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenoble
5. Take the bus from Gares to Agence Cars Region Vfd
11h 50m
€144–473

Santander Airport (SDR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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7h 47mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,178.6 km
Duration: 19h 27m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Alpe d'Huez, France?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Alpe d'Huez via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, Grenoble, Gares, and Agence Cars Region Vfd in around 19h 27m.

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