What is the cheapest way to get from Alba to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Alba to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Alba to Lucerne is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Alba and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Alba - Autostazione and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Fermata 3300 - MOLINETTE EST, Turin and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Alba and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Alba to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Alba and arriving at Luzern via Torino Porta Susa, Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Alba to Lucerne?

The distance between Alba and Lucerne is 439 km. The road distance is 365.1 km.

How do I travel from Alba to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Alba to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 170.

How long does it take to get from Alba to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Alba to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba to Lucerne bus from?

Alba to Lucerne bus services, operated by AUTOLINEE GIACHINO S.r.l., depart from Alba - Autostazione station.

Where do I catch the Alba to Lucerne train from?

Alba to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Alba station.

Train or bus from Alba to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Alba to Lucerne is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Alba to Lucerne bus arrive?

Alba to Lucerne bus services, operated by AUTOLINEE GIACHINO S.r.l., arrive at Torino - Piazza Carducci station.

Where does the Alba to Lucerne train arrive?

Alba to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.

Can I drive from Alba to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba to Lucerne is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Alba to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Alba to Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Alba to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Alba to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
6h 42m
CHF 77–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alba - Autostazione to Torino - Piazza Carduccibus 47
2. Take the bus from Turin to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus
8h 59m
CHF 31–50
Drive 365.1 km
1. Drive from Alba to Lucernecar 365.1 km
4h 40m
CHF 60–87
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Aeroporto Di Caselletrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane TRN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
8h 22m
CHF 121–281
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Bellinzonatrain S50
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
8h 14m
CHF 64–131
Train, bus via Turin
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Lingottotrain Re
2. Take the bus from Turin Train Station Lingotto to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Castionetrain S50
4. Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Luzerntrain
10h 39m
CHF 67–145
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Novaratrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 22m
CHF 109–292

Alba to Lucerne by train

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6h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 438.6 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Alba to Luzern via Torino Porta Susa, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba - Autostazione to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Torino - Piazza Carducci, Fermata 3300 - MOLINETTE EST, Fermata 619 - SAN PAOLO, Turin, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h 59m.

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