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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Alba is to bus and train which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Alba is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Alba. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Alba via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Alba?

The distance between Basel and Alba is 535 km. The road distance is 464.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Alba without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €70 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Basel to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Alba train from?

Basel to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Basel to Alba train arrive?

Basel to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Alba is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Basel to Alba.

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

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1855+ hotels available in Alba.

Basel to Alba - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Alba by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
7h 58m
€73–386
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Turinbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
8h 8m
€39–62
Drive 464.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Albacar 464.3 km
5h 30m
€81–117
Fly Basel to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane BSL - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Aeroporto Di Caselle to Albatrain
8h 3m
€88–291
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
7h 42m
€134–345

Basel to Alba by bus and train

14Weekly Services

8h 8mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.1 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Alba via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 7h 58m.

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