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- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
7h 28m€119–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Turin Sturabus FlixBus N474
- Take the bus from Fiat Mirafiori to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
9h 48m€44–64Bus via Milan
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Casale Monferrato - Stazione Ferroviariabus
- Take the bus from Casale Monferrato - Stazione Ferroviaria to Asti - Autostazione - Movicentro - Piazzale Medaglie D'orobus
8h 52m€80–109Drive 405.9 km
- Drive from Zurich to Albacar 405.9 km
5h€72–104Fly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
- Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Torino Porta Susatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
6h 17m€102–253Train via Novara
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain S50
- Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
8h 20m€73–107
Zurich to Alba by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alba is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Alba is to drive which takes 5h and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Alba. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at ALBA URBANO - Stazione FS via Milano - Famagosta, Casale Monferrato - Stazione Ferroviaria and ASTI - Movicentro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
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 28m.
The distance between Zurich and Alba is 460 km. The road distance is 405.9 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Alba without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €110 - €180.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Zurich to Alba, including transfers.
Zurich to Alba bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Alba is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €110 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €80 - €110 and takes 8h 52m.
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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to ALBA URBANO - Stazione FS via Milano - Famagosta, Casale Monferrato - Stazione Ferroviaria, and ASTI - Movicentro in around 8h 52m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–320
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- Onebus
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Alba bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Zurich to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Alba is 406 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Zurich to Alba.
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