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Basel to Alba trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Alba takes 9h 20m 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 20m
Duration
535 km
Distance
€150
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain train
  4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain train Re
8h 28m
€73–385

Basel to Alba train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Alba. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Alba at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Basel to Alba.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 535.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Alba, Piemonte, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Alba via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 8h 28m.

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