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Bus services in Alpe d'Huez
Discover and book Alpe d'Huez bus services
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The main town of Alpe d'Huez sits at 1,869m above sea level, at the centre of the Oisans region.
It's split into a number of sectors or 'quartiers', with regular local shuttle services connecting them in winter:
- Quartier des Vieil Alpe
- Quartier des Bergers
- Quartier des Jeux
Alpe d'Huez' in-resort bus services run three lines from during the winter season, including a night bus, which are free with your lift pass.
| Routes | Timetables | Timetables |
| Line 1 - Huez (Huez <> Slopes) | Winter timetable | Summer timetable |
| Line 2 - Alpe d'Huez Plateau (L'Europe roundabout <> Altiport) | Winter timetable | TBC |
| Night Bus (Huez <> Slopes/Altiport/Rink) | Winter timetable | TBC |
There are also two lifts running through the centre of town: the Alpe Express from the Bergers area to the tourist office square and the handy but slow bucket lift (with a piste beneath it) running through the resort from the tourist office to the main DMC lift at the top, known locally as the 'lobster pot'. These don't run in the evenings.
Alpe d'Huez is connected to its neighbouring ski resorts and towns via year-round bus services. There's no need to book these buses in advance, just pay the driver on arrival.
| Routes | Timetables |
| Line T76: Bourg d'Oisans - Alpe d'Huez | Year-round timetable |
| Line T73: Bourg d'Oisans - Les Deux Alpes | Year-round timetable |
| Line T70 T71: Bourg d'Oisans - Oz en Oisans - Vaujany | Year-round timetable |
*At time of writing these timetables hadn't been published for winter 2024/25.
During the winter season, there is a direct shuttle bus from Alpe d'Huez to Les Deux Alpes on Wednesdays. Tickets can be booked online or purchased from the Palais des Sports in Alpe d'Huez or the VFD bus station in Les Deux Alpes.
NB: These timetables may vary throughout the year and during holidays, contact the transport companies in advance to avoid disappointment.
Airport bus services to Alpe d'Huez
Direct bus services run from Geneva airport, Lyon airport and Grenoble airport to Alpe d'Huez.
- Geneva airport to Alpe d'Huez buses run twice per day on Saturdays only.
- Lyon airport to Alpe d'Huez shuttles run on Saturdays (three times per day) and Sundays (once per day) throughout the winter season, as well as once per day on weekdays (except Wednesdays) from the beginning of the Christmas week to the end of March.
- Grenoble airport buses to Alpe d'Huez run every day of the winter season, several times per day.
There are also buses connecting Geneva and Lyon airports with Grenoble.
For more information on the best transport options from the airport see our getting here guide.
| Routes | Timetables |
| Geneva Airport to Alpe d'Huez direct bus service | Altibus |
| Lyon Airport to Alpe d'Huez direct bus service | Ben's Bus |
| Grenoble Airport to Alpe d'Huez direct bus service | Ben's Bus |
| Geneva Airport to Grenoble bus service | BlaBlaBus |
| Lyon Airport to Grenoble bus service | BlaBlaBus |
NB: These timetables may vary throughout the year and during holidays, contact the transport companies in advance to avoid disappointment.
Buses bring you to Alpe d'Huez from Grenoble Gare Routière. The most direct service is run by Transaltitude and it's strongly advised that you book this service online in advance, as it can get busy during the winter. Online pricing and bookings are typically available from mid-November. You should arrive at the bus at least 15 minutes before boarding with your tickets (printed on paper or in electronic format on your smartphone). Other options are the standard year-round lines running from Grenoble to Bourg d'Oisans with a change to then reach the resorts.
| Routes | Timetables |
| Transaltitude Direct Service TAAH: Grenoble - Alpe d'Huez | Winter timetable |
| Transaltitude Direct Service TAVR: Grenoble - Villard Reculas | Winter timetable |
| Transaltitude Direct Service: Grenoble - Vaujany / Oz en Oisans | Winter timetable |
NB: These timetables may vary throughout the year and during holidays, contact the transport companies in advance to avoid disappointment.
