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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Alba is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Alba is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Alba. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Alba via Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Locarno to Alba?

The distance between Locarno and Alba is 318 km. The road distance is 221.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Alba without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €60 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Locarno to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Alba train from?

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

Train or bus from Locarno to Alba?

The best way to get from Locarno to Alba is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €75 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Locarno to Alba train arrive?

Locarno to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Alba is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Locarno to Alba.

Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1519+ hotels available in Alba.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Alba by 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 Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
5h 11m
€61–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Turin Sturabus N76 / ...
2. Take the bus from C. Giulio Cesare/Via Gottardo to Albabus 285
6h 59m
€26–72
Drive 221.2 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Albacar 221.2 km
2h 54m
€39–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Alessandriatrain
3. Take the bus from Alessandria Train Station to Alba Bus Stationbus
6h 46m

Locarno to Alba by train

98Weekly Trains

5h 11mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.2 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Alba via Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno to ALBA - C. F.lli Bandiera / Stazione FS via Lugano, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Fermata 1362 - PARK STURA CAP, Fermata 78 - OSPEDALE GIOVANNI BOSCO, C. Giulio Cesare/Via Gottardo, and ALBA - San Cassiano in around 6h 59m.

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