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

The cheapest way to get from Grenchen to Alba is to train and bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 10h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grenchen to Alba is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Grenchen and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Grenchen to Alba. However, there are services departing from Grenchen Süd and arriving at Alba via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Grenchen to Alba?

The distance between Grenchen and Alba is 560 km. The road distance is 391.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Grenchen to Alba without a car is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs €140 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Grenchen to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grenchen to Alba train from?

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

Where does the Grenchen to Alba train arrive?

Grenchen to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Grenchen to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Grenchen to Alba is 392 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Grenchen to Alba.

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

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1622+ hotels available in Alba.

Grenchen to Alba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Grenchen to Alba by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or car

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 Grenchen Süd to Zürich HBtrain Ic5
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
9h 34m
€148–411
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Grenchen Nord to Yverdon-les-Bainstrain
2. Take the bus from Yverdon-les-Bains to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele IIbus
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
10h 53m
€64–134
Drive 391.7 km
1. Drive from Grenchen to Albacar 391.7 km
5h 20m
€69–100
Train, bus via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Grenchen Nord to Lausannetrain
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
11h 44m
€77–183

Grenchen to Alba by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

10h 53mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Grenchen to Alba.

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Distance: 559.9 km
Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Grenchen, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland and Alba, Piemonte, Italy?

You can take a train from Grenchen Süd to Alba via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 9h 34m.

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