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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alba is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Alba is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Alba. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Alba via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Zurich to Alba?

The distance between Zurich and Alba is 460 km. The road distance is 406.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Alba without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Zurich to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Alba bus from?

Zurich to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Alba train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Alba?

The best way to get from Zurich to Alba is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Zurich to Alba bus arrive?

Zurich to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Zurich to Alba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Alba is 406 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Zurich to Alba.

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

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1569+ hotels available in Alba.

Zurich to Alba - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Alba. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Alba - Autostazione via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, Fermata 39 - PORTA NUOVA and Torino - Piazza Carducci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Alba by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta SusaFr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to AlbaRe
6h 49m
€63–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Turin423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Torino - Piazza Carducci to Alba - Autostazione47
9h 23m
Drive 406.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Alba406.3 km
4h 59m
€70–101
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Alba
6h 46m
€90–266
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Castione-Arbedo
2. Take the train from Castione to Malpensa Aeroporto T2
3. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Turin Corso Bolzano
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to AlbaRe
10h 27m

Zurich to Alba by train

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Distance: 460.4 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Alba via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Alba - Autostazione via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Turin, Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, Fermata 39 - PORTA NUOVA, Fermata 739 - CARDUCCI, and Torino - Piazza Carducci in around 9h 23m.

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