The average train between Lucerne and Alba takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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 every 4 hours between Lucerne and Alba. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Alba at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Alba? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Alba. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Alba station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Lucerne to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Alba station.
Book your Lucerne to Alba train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ItaloTreno and Trenitalia.
The distance between Lucerne and Alba is 262.2 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Alba via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 7h 43m.