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 and arriving at Alba via Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Alba?

The distance between Zermatt and Alba is 408 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 which takes 9h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m 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 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 775+ 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 (Italo), 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
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1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
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
9h 14m
Train via Novara
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Novaratrain Re
3. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
9h 39m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus 3
3. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport to Torino - Autostazione Corso Bolzanobus
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
9h 56m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 408 km
Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Alba via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 9h 14m.

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