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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Alba is to train which costs €45 - €130 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Alba is to train via Rho which takes 7h 48m and costs €50 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Alba. However, there are services departing from Zermatt, Bahnhof and arriving at Alba via Brig, Domodossola, Rho-Fiera Milano and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Alba?

The distance between Zermatt and Alba is 388 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Alba without a car is to train via Rho which takes 7h 48m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Zermatt to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Alba train from?

Zermatt to Alba train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Zermatt to Alba train arrive?

Zermatt to Alba train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Brig Bahnhofplatz station.

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

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1680+ hotels available in Alba.

Zermatt to Alba - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Alba by train (Trenitalia), train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Rho
best
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig BahnhofplatzGex / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Torino Porta SusaFr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to AlbaRe
7h 48m
€53–151
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig BahnhofplatzGex / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to NovaraRe
3. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susa
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to AlbaRe
9h 4m
€50–125
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig BahnhofplatzGex / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to BorgomaneroRe
3. Take the bus from Borgomanero - Autostazione to Asti901
8h 57m
€66–123

Zermatt to Alba by train

91Weekly Trains

7h 48mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 388.1 km
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Alba via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Rho Fiera Milano, Rho-Fiera Milano, and Torino Porta Susa in around 7h 48m.

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