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

The cheapest way to get from Alba to Zermatt is to train via Novara which costs SFr 55 - SFr 150 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alba to Zermatt is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct train between Alba and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Alba to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Alba and arriving at Zermatt via Torino Porta Susa, Milano Centrale and Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Alba to Zermatt?

The distance between Alba and Zermatt is 408 km.

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

The best way to get from Alba to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Alba to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba to Zermatt train from?

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

Where does the Alba to Zermatt train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2330+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Alba to Zermatt - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Alba to Zermatt by train (Trenitalia), train, or bus

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 Brigtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
7h 38m
CHF 77–184
Train via Novara
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Novaratrain
3. Take the train from Novara to Domodossolatrain Re
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
8h 40m
CHF 58–141
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Lingottotrain Re
2. Take the bus from Turin Train Station Lingotto to Malpensa Airport - Milanbus
3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus 3
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
10h 21m
CHF 63–113

Alba to Zermatt by train

47Weekly Trains

7h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 408.1 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Alba to Zermatt via Torino Porta Susa, Milano Centrale, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 7h 38m.

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