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Lyon Airport to Alpe d'Huez Transfers

LYON AIRPORT TO ALPE D’HUEZ TRANSFERS

Ben’s Bus operates transfers from Lyon Airport to Alpe d’Huez every Saturday during the 2026 / 2027 ski season. There are lots more shared transfers available from Grenoble Airport to Alpe d’Huez, which is a shorter journey. However, Lyon Airport is a more spacious, modern airport.

We pride ourselves on offering the cheapest transfers on the market whilst still providing a fantastic service. Our resort and airport reps will help your journey go smoothly. Because we generally use large coaches, your carbon footprint will already be very low, but we now offset even those small carbon emissions.

LYON TO ALPE D’HUEZ TRANSFERS FROM £34pp

An Alpe d’Huez ski transfer from Lyon St Exupery Airport (LYS) will cost you just £79 Return. With some great discounts for groups, you could pay as little as £34 each way. A Saturday single costs £43.50pp.

If you are travelling with children under 12, they enjoy a 10% discount. Use the booking form at the top of this page to get an Instant Quote for your group. Or you can view our prices page for more details. We’re sure you won’t find a cheaper way of getting from Lyon Airport to Alpe d’Huez.

When you upgrade to Ben’s Bus Plus+, you will get better refund terms and free changes to your booking.

TRANSFER TIME FROM LYON AIRPORT TO ALPE D’HUEZ

The transfer time from Lyon Airport to Alpe d’Huez is about 2 hours 30 minutes, covering a distance is 148 km. The transfer time obviously depends on the date, time of day, weather and traffic conditions. We know when the roads will be busy and so when to allow more time for the journey, such as during the European school holidays.

Our vehicles usually take the A43 motorway, then the A48 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.

BEN’S BUS STOPS IN RESORT

We have 3 bus stops in Alpe d’Huez, conveniently located close to the main accommodation centres and 1 stop in Huez Bas Le Village. You can select when you book or by logging into your booking. Unfortunately we cannot offer any advice on which stop is best for you. Click to visit the Interactive Map of Alpe d’Huez to see how to get to your accommodation.

The Free Shuttle Buses operated by Alpe d’Huez stop at all of our bus stops. If you need a taxi from our stops to your chalet / hotel, try Alpexpress for a quote. The map below and a description of the bus stops will be on your e-ticket.

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

Alpe d'Huez Airport Transfer Ben's Bus Stop

Huez en Bas Bus Stop

Huez Bas Le Village: Please wait at the lower bus stop on the side of the road heading down the mountain. See it in Google Maps

Huez Bas Airport Transfer Ben's Bus Stop

DATES WE RUN LYON AIRPORT TO ALPE D’HUEZ TRANSFERS

Ben’s Bus shared transfers servicing Alpe d’Huez from Lyon Airport run on the following dates:

SATURDAYS : We operate every Saturday from the 12th December 2026 – 27th March 2027

SUNDAYS & WEEKDAYS: We do not have any Sunday buses from Lyon Airport. You can see what alternative transport options we recommend.

Please Note The Following Exceptions: On the 12th December we only have buses from Lyon Airport. On the 27th March we only have buses to Lyon Airport

FLYING IN ON FRIDAY EVENING?

You could stay in a hotel at Lyon Airport and take our Saturday morning service. When you book, choose ‘Hotel’ and you’ll be offered our first bus.

FLYING ON ANY OTHER WEEKDAY?

We do not operate any transfers from Lyon Airport on weekdays. However, we do have some weekday services between Grenoble Airport and Alpe d’Huez. Use our booking form to see if we have a bus on your dates. You could take a taxi between Lyon and Grenoble Airport if the timings work for your flights, or change your flight so you land at Grenoble.

FLYING ON SUNDAY?

We do not have any transfers on Sundays. However, we do have Sunday services between Grenoble Airport and Alpe d’Huez. Use our booking form to find our bus times. If they work for you, you could take a taxi between Lyon and Grenoble Airport.

A taxi between Grenoble and Lyon Airport takes about 45 minutes and costs about €110. Consult our Alternative Transport page to view other travel options.

ALPE D'HUEZ TRANSPORT, WEATHER AND RESORT INFORMATION

Alpe d'Huez Resort Information

The official Alpe d’Huez Tourist Office website has lots of information about the resort including activities and amenities

Weather Forecast & Snow Report

View the latest Alpe d’Huez snow report or just take a look at the live webcams

Piste Maps

This website can show you the piste map for Alpe d’Huez

Official Airport Website

For information and advice about the airport itself, visit the Lyon St Exupery Airport website

FAQs

Here’s a few of our most frequently asked questions. We may have more FAQs on our Lyon Airport contact page

What Is The Best Way To Travel From Lyon Airport To Alpe d'Huez?

The best way to get from Lyon Airport to Alpe d'Huez is on a direct shared transfer, as they are the most environmentally friendly and the cheapest option. The alternatives are private transfers, hire cars and public transport.

Private transfers are convenient, fast and door-to-door but are very expensive.

Hire cars give greater flexibility, but there are often a lot of hidden charges, including adding snow tyres, fuel, motorway tolls and parking in resort.

Public transport will involve changing buses, and will often end up costing the same as a shared transfer but will take much longer.

Ben’s Bus uses local drivers who are familiar with winter driving conditions and the route from Lyon Airport to Alpe d'Huez.

How Much Does A Transfer From Lyon Airport To Alpe d'Huez Cost?

Lyon Airport to Alpe d'Huez transfers cost from £34pp on a Ben’s Bus shared transfer. The price will depend on the day you are travelling and how many adults and children are in your group. Prices between operators vary according to the type of transfer you choose, with private transfers and taxis generally costing considerably more.

How Long Does It Take To Get From Lyon Airport To Alpe d'Huez?

The transfer from Lyon Airport to Alpe d'Huez usually takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, depending on the traffic and weather. The journey can take longer during busy periods, particularly at Christmas, New Year and during French February school holidays. The péages (tolls) at the exit to Lyon on the A43 motorway can get very congested at certain times of the day, especially when the Parisians or the Lyonnais are on their holidays.

How Far Is Alpe d'Huez From Lyon Airport?

The distance from Lyon Airport to Alpe d'Huez is 148 km. This depends on the route you take. The experienced, local Ben's Bus drivers will always take the shortest but safest route.

Where Does The Bus Stop In Alpe d'Huez?

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 Lyon Airport?

The Ben's Bus Lyon Airport Team will greet you at the Lyon Airport Bus Station, which is just a few minutes walk on flat ground from the main Terminal building.

Our Airport Meeting Point page has more exact details, including images and maps of the airport.

What Happens If My Flight Is Delayed?

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.

How Much Luggage Can I Bring?

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.

Lyon Airport to Alpe d’Huez Transfers