The average train between Bern and Alba takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Bern and Alba. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Alba at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Brig and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Alba. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Alba station via Brig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
Bern to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Alba station.
Book your Bern to Alba train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Alba is 254.1 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Alba via Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 8h 52m.