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How to get fromZermatt to Alpe d'Huezby train, bus, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Annecy to Grenoble Universites Gierestrain train Ter
    4. Take the taxi from Grenoble Universites Gieres to Alpe d'Hueztaxi taxi
    8h 36m
    €179–316

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain train Ir
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Le Villagebus bus T73
    11h 4m
    €119–192

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lanceytrain train Ter
    3. Take the taxi from Lancey to Alpe d'Hueztaxi taxi
    10h 10m
    €202–348

Zermatt to Alpe d'Huez by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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, walk to Geneva - Bus Station, take the bus to Annecy - Bus Station, walk to Annecy, take the train to Grenoble Universites Gieres, then take the taxi to Alpe d'Huez. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zermatt to Office de Tourisme via Visp, Genève-Aéroport, Geneva - Airport Bus Station, Gare Routiere, and Le Village in around 11h 4m.

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