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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Alba is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 4m.

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 bus between Basel and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Alba. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Alba - Autostazione via Aosta, Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II and Torino - Piazza Carducci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

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 8h 26m.

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 8h 26m and costs €70 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Basel to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Alba bus from?

Basel to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

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.

Train or bus from Basel to Alba?

The best way to get from Basel to Alba is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €70 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Basel to Alba bus arrive?

Basel to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aosta 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?

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

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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
8h 26m
€73–406
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Aostabus
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Turinbus 504
3. Take the bus from Torino - Piazza Carducci to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
10h 4m
€40–64
Drive 464.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Albacar 464.3 km
5h 30m
€82–119
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
€103–291
Train via Spiez
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Spieztrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Novaratrain Re
4. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
9h 29m
€59–227
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Asti - Asti Ovestbus
12h 55m
€75–168
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 Porta Garibalditrain
4. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Torino Porta Susatrain
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
7h 29m
€135–366

Basel to Alba by train

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8h 26mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.1 km
Duration: 8h 26m

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 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Alba - Autostazione via Aosta, Turin, Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II, Fermata 739 - CARDUCCI, and Torino - Piazza Carducci in around 10h 4m.

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