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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Alpe d'Huez is to train and bus which costs €90 - €190 and takes 12h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Alpe d'Huez is to train and taxi which takes 7h 55m and costs €210 - €340.

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

The distance between Zermatt and Alpe d'Huez is 454 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Alpe d'Huez without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 55m and costs €210 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Zermatt to Alpe d'Huez, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alpe d'Huez?

There are 3093+ hotels available in Alpe d'Huez.

Zermatt to Alpe d'Huez - 2 ways to travel via train, taxi, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Zermatt to Alpe d'Huez by train, taxi, 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 Visp to GenèveIr / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Grenoble Universites GieresTer
3. Take the taxi from Grenoble Universites Gieres to Alpe d'Huez
7h 55m
€219–334
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Visp to MartignyIr / ...
2. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Office De Tourisme
12h 11m
€93–188

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 454.5 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Alpe d'Huez, France?

There is no direct connection from Zermatt to Alpe d'Huez. However, you can take the train to Visp, take the train to Genève, take the train to Grenoble Universites Gieres, then take the taxi to Alpe d'Huez. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Office De Tourisme via Visp, Martigny, Vallorcine, Chamonix Aiguille Midi, Chamonix - Bus Station, and Gare Routiere in around 12h 11m.

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