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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Alba is to bus and train which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to Alba is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Sion and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Sion to Alba. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Alba via Domodossola, Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Sion to Alba?

The distance between Sion and Alba is 418 km. The road distance is 264.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to Alba without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Sion to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Alba train from?

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

Train or bus from Sion to Alba?

The best way to get from Sion to Alba is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Sion to Alba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sion to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Alba is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Sion to Alba.

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

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 775+ hotels available in Alba.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Sion to Alba by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 Sion to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola 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 20m
€66–154
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Martigny, gare to Aosta, Autostazionebus 211
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Turinbus 504
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
8h 27m
€33–60
Drive 264.6 km
1. Drive from Sion to Albacar 264.6 km
3h 37m
€46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Martigny, gare to Aosta, Autostazionebus 211
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Turinbus 504
3. Take the bus from Torino - Piazza Carducci to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
9h 15m
€34–58

Sion to Alba by train and bus

5Weekly Services

8h 27mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 417.9 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Sion to Alba via Domodossola, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sion to Alba - Autostazione via Martigny, Martigny, gare, Aosta, Turin, Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II, Fermata 739 - CARDUCCI, and Torino - Piazza Carducci in around 9h 15m.

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