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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alba is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 34m.

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 €65 - €100.

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 - C. F.lli Bandiera / Stazione FS via Fermata 1362 - PARK STURA CAP, C. Giulio Cesare/Via Gottardo and ALBA - San Cassiano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

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 7h 14m.

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 14m and costs €85 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 Itabus S.p.A., depart from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse 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 14m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Zurich to Alba bus arrive?

Zurich to Alba bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Piacenza-Via Portapuglia 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 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Alba?

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Where can I stay near Alba?

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Zurich to Alba - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 Luganotrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
7h 14m
€85–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Turin Sturabus N474
2. Take the bus from C. Giulio Cesare/Via Gottardo to Albabus 285
8h 34m
€35–78
Drive 410 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Albacar 410 km
4h 53m
€70–100
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane ZRH - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Aeroporto Di Caselle to Albatrain
8h 36m
€92–258
Train via Novara
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
8h 55m
€62–99
Bus via Piacenza
1. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Piacenza-Via Portapugliabus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Piacenza-Via Portapuglia to Alba Bus Stationbus MarinoBus 062
11h
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, 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 18m
€100–233

Zurich to Alba by train

96Weekly Trains

7h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 460 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to ALBA - C. F.lli Bandiera / Stazione FS via Fermata 1362 - PARK STURA CAP, Fermata 78 - OSPEDALE GIOVANNI BOSCO, C. Giulio Cesare/Via Gottardo, and ALBA - San Cassiano in around 8h 34m.

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