What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alb?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alb is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Alb?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Alb is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €9 - €14.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Alb?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Alb. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Albbruck Bahnhof via Baden and Waldshut Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Zurich to Alb?

The distance between Zurich and Alb is 48 km. The road distance is 55 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Alb without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Alb without a car is to train and line 149 bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €20 - €29.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Alb?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Zurich to Alb, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Alb train from?

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

Where does the Zurich to Alb train arrive?

Zurich to Alb train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Baden station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Alb?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Alb is 55 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Zurich to Alb.

Where can I stay near Alb?

There are 965+ hotels available in Alb.

Zurich to Alb - 5 ways to travel via train, line 149 bus, car, and line 9 train

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Alb by train, 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.

Train, line 149 bus
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to BadenS19 / ...
2. Take the train from Baden to DöttingenS27 / ...
3. Take the bus from Döttingen, Bahnhof to Schwaderloch, Bahnhof149
1h 30m
€20–28
Drive 55 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Alb55 km
53 min
€10–14
Train, line 149 bus via Zürich Stadelhofen
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to BadenS6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Döttingen, Bahnhof to Schwaderloch, Bahnhof149
1h 52m
€24–43
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to BadenIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Baden to WaldshutS27
2h 7m
€23–37
Line 9 train, train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bülach9
2. Take the train from Bülach to WaldshutS36
3. Take the bus from Waldshut, Busbahnhof to Albbruck, Schanz
2h 22m
€12–22

Zurich to Alb by train and bus

203Weekly Services

1h 30mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 48.2 km
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Alb, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Albbruck Bahnhof via Baden and Waldshut Bahnhof in around 2h 7m.

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