Basel to Alba Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Alba takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Alba. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 18m
Duration: 535 km
Distance: €137
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re

8h 26m

€67–185

Basel to Alba train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Alba. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Alba at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

3:04 PM → 10:53 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 49m • 3 changes
9:04 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
12h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 7:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 7:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 7:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 7:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 7:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:04 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 49m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 7:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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