Ben’s Bus has transfers from Grenoble Airport to Alpe d’Huez throughout the 2026 / 2027 ski season. This will be our 21st winter running shared airport shuttles on this route. Our regular and frequent transfers to Alpe d’Huez are timely and well organised, and our many staff will ensure your journey is safe and comfortable.
Shared transfers are a lot cheaper than private taxis and hire cars. We usually transport passengers to Alpe d’Huez in large coaches, which reduces your holiday’s carbon footprint. We also have regular transfers to the neighbouring resort of Les Deux Alpes, and a Saturday service from Lyon Airport to Alpe d’Huez.
A transfer from Grenoble Airport to Alpe d’Huez on Saturdays will cost you just £63pp Return. However, if you’re in a group all travelling together on the same flights, you could pay as little as £27 each way. A Saturday single costs £36pp. Children under 12 receive a further 10% discount.
A full list of our fares, charges and discounts can be found on our prices page. Or get an Instant Quote for your group using our booking form above. We’re the cheapest way of getting from Grenoble Airport to Alpe d’Huez.
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TRANSFER TIME FROM GRENOBLE AIRPORT TO ALPE D’HUEZ
The transfer time from Grenoble Airport to Alpe d’Huez is about 2 hours. This is the average journey time on a Saturday in winter, but it obviously depends on the date, time of day, weather and traffic conditions. After 20 years running this route, we know when the traffic may be bad, and so when to allow more time for the journey. The distance from Grenoble Airport to Alpe d’Huez is 106 km. We have up to 9 buses a day so you’ll never have to wait long.
Our vehicles usually take the A48 motorway to Grenoble, then the N85 to Vizille, then the D1091 to Bourg d’Oisans, before climbing the famous 21 hairpins of the D211F to Alpe d’Huez. Our local, expert drivers may take alternative routes when the traffic is bad.
BEN’S BUS STOPS IN RESORT
We have reps in the resort on Saturdays and Sundays to ensure you find our bus and we’ll try to call you if you’re not there. We have 3 bus stops in Alpe d’Huez, conveniently located near to accommodation centres, and 1 stop the village of Huez Bas. Below is a map of showing our stops. The free shuttle buses operated by Alpe d’Huez stop at all our bus stops. If you need a taxi from our stops to your chalet / hotel, try Alpexpress for a quote. Click to visit the interactive map of Alpe d’Huez to see how to get to your accommodation.
You can select your stop when you first book with us. If you have already booked, you can log in and select your stop. Please note that we are unable to offer any advice on which stop is best for you. You need to decide this yourself.
Alpe d'Huez Bus Stops
Palais des Sports: At the bus stop outside the main Sports Hall. Three out of the four free resort shuttles pass by here. See it in Google Maps
Place Jean Moulin: At the roundabout in front of the Sphere Bar / opposite the Residence “Cristal de l’Alpe”. View it in Google Maps
Bergers: Please wait directly outside the large Residence “Pierre & Vacances Les Bergers”. See it in Google Maps
Our shuttle buses run between Grenoble Airport & Alpe d’Huez from the 5th December 2026 – 17th April 2027.
We have a bus that connects with all scheduled flights into or out of Grenoble Airport, any day of the week.
Our bus timetable works around the flight arrivals and departures so you never have to wait long. Enter your travel details into the booking form at the top of this page to get a quote. On the next page, once you put your flight details in, our available bus times will appear.
Please Note The Following Exceptions: On the 5th December we only have services from Grenoble Airport. On the 17th April we only have services to Grenoble Airport.
ALPE D'HUEZ TRANSPORT, WEATHER AND RESORT INFORMATION
The easiest way to travel from Grenoble Airport to Alpe d'Huez is on a direct shared transfer. They are cheap, convenient and environmentally friendly. Alternative options include hire cars, public transport and private transfers.
Hire cars had extra costs, including adding snow chains, motorway tolls, parking in resort and fuel.
Public transport is not very convenient as you would need to change buses in Grenoble city centre. The cost is also often comparable to the Ben's Bus direct, shared transfers.
Private transfers are very convenient but also very expensive.
How Much Does A Transfer From Grenoble Airport To Alpe d'Huez Cost?
Grenoble Airport to Alpe d'Huez transfers start from £27pp with Ben's Bus. This is the price each way as part of a Return booking, when booked as a group. Our prices page has a full list of ticket prices, discounts and charges.
How Long Does It Take To Get From Grenoble Airport To Alpe d'Huez?
It takes about 2 hours to get from Grenoble Airport to Alpe d'Huez on a normal Saturday during the winter ski season. This allows for a little bit of extra traffic. The roads can be considerably busier over the festive period and on the 4 Saturdays in February and early March when the French and other Europeans are on school holiday. Ben's Bus has been operating this route for over 20 years and knows when to allow more time to get their customers to the airport in time for their flight.
The distance from Grenoble Airport to Alpe d'Huez is 106 km. This depends on the route you take. The experienced, local Ben's Bus drivers will always take the shortest but safest route.
Ben's Bus has 3 bus stops in Alpe d'Huez. They are conveniently spaced out across the resort. All the free shuttle buses that circulate the resort stop at all our bus stops. This means you can easily get to your accommodation from our drop-off points. We also have a bus stop in the village of Huez en Bas.
Where Do I Meet The Ben's Bus Rep At Grenoble Airport?
Delays happen. We get it. It's why we have processes, systems and contingencies in place to ensure your holiday gets off to the right start. Take a look at our Flight Delay Policy to see what we do to manage this.
To see how much luggage is included in your Ben's Bus ticket, and what to do if you want to bring more, please visit our Luggage Allowance & Policy page.
