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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alba is to train via Novara which costs €60 - €100 and takes 9h 2m.

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 53m and costs €70 - €110.

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 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II and Torino - Piazza Carducci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

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 Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Zurich to Alba?

The distance between Zurich and Alba is 460 km. The road distance is 410 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 7h 17m and costs €100 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 7h 17m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Zurich to Alba bus arrive?

Zurich to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Zurich to Alba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Alba is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m 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 1622+ hotels available in Alba.

Zurich to Alba - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Alba by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
7h 17m
€106–205
Train via Novara
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain S50
3. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
9h 2m
€63–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Turinbus 423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Torino - Piazza Carducci to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
9h 9m
Drive 410 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Albacar 410 km
4h 53m
€71–102
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
7h 21m
€105–243
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Castione-Arbedotrain
2. Take the train from Castione to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
3. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Turin Porta Susabus
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
10h 48m

Zurich to Alba by train

86Weekly Trains

7h 17mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 459.6 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Alba via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Alba - Autostazione via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Turin, Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II, Fermata 739 - CARDUCCI, and Torino - Piazza Carducci in around 9h 9m.

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