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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Alp is to train and fly which costs €35 - €130 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Alp is to fly and train which takes 9h and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Alp?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Alp. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Urtx-Alp via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Toulouse Matabiau and La Tour De Carol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Alp?

The distance between Switzerland and Alp is 807 km. The road distance is 938.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Alp without a car is to train which takes 16h 24m and costs €150 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Switzerland to Alp, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Alp train from?

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

Train or bus from Switzerland to Alp?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Alp is to train which takes 16h 24m and costs €150 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the Switzerland to Alp train arrive?

Switzerland to Alp train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Alp?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Alp is 938 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Switzerland to Alp.

Where can I stay near Alp?

There are 1680+ hotels available in Alp.

Switzerland to Alp - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Switzerland to Alp by plane, train, train (TGV), 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.

Fly Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
2. Take the train from El Prat Aeroport to Les Franqueses-Granollers Nordtrain
3. Take the train from La Garriga to Urtx-Alptrain
9h 18m
€44–166
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MXP - BCN
3. Take the train from El Prat Aeroport to Les Franqueses-Granollers Nordtrain
4. Take the train from La Garriga to Urtx-Alptrain
10h 41m
€39–127
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Latour De Carol Enveitgtrain Ter
16h 24m
€150–356
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle to ENVEITG - Gare SNCFbus 560
19h 10m
Drive 938.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Alpcar 938.4 km
9h 53m
€159–229
Fly Zurich Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
2. Take the train from El Prat Aeroport to Les Franqueses-Granollers Nordtrain
3. Take the train from La Garriga to Urtx-Alptrain
9h 34m
€55–188
Fly Basel to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
2. Take the train from El Prat Aeroport to Les Franqueses-Granollers Nordtrain
3. Take the train from La Garriga to Urtx-Alptrain
9h 24m
€51–174
Fly Geneva International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Latour De Carol Enveitgtrain
9h
€73–237
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BGY - BCN
4. Take the train from El Prat Aeroport to Les Franqueses-Granollers Nordtrain
5. Take the train from La Garriga to Urtx-Alptrain
11h 30m
€84–243
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Latour De Carol Enveitgtrain Ter
17h 13m
€150–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBbus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Barcelonabus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Alpbus
22h 7m
€110–171

Switzerland to Alp by train

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16h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 806.6 km
Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Alp, Spain?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Urtx-Alp via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Toulouse Matabiau, and La Tour De Carol in around 16h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zürich, Opernhaus to Urtx-Alp via Zürich, Sihlquai/HB, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, Perpignan - Bus Station, PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle, ENVEITG - Gare SNCF, and La Tour De Carol in around 19h 10m.

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