The average train between Zermatt and Alba takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt 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 3 times a day between Zermatt and Alba. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Alba at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Brig Bahnhofplatz and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Zermatt 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 Zermatt to Alba. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Alba station via Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Zermatt to Alba train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Alba train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Alba station.
The distance between Zermatt and Alba is 148.6 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Alba via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 9h 15m.