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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Alba is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Alba is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Alba. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Alba via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Alba?

The distance between Switzerland and Alba is 461 km. The road distance is 410 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Alba without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €95 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Switzerland to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Alba train from?

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

Train or bus from Switzerland to Alba?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Alba is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Switzerland to Alba train arrive?

Switzerland to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Alba is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Switzerland to Alba.

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

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1589+ hotels available in Alba.

Switzerland to Alba - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Switzerland to Alba by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
8h 19m
€96–196
Drive 410 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Albacar 410 km
4h 53m
€71–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 519 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Turinbus 423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Torino - Piazza Carducci to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
9h 59m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
7h 16m
€105–243
Train via Novara
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zug to Luganotrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Lugano to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain
4. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
9h 48m
€72–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Castione-Arbedotrain
2. Take the train from Castione to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Turin Train Station Lingottobus
4. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Albatrain Re
12h 10m

Switzerland to Alba by train

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8h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 461.3 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Alba via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Alba - Autostazione via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Turin, Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II, Fermata 739 - CARDUCCI, and Torino - Piazza Carducci in around 9h 59m.

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