Basel to Alba Trains

Basel to Alba trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Alba takes 9h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Alba. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 27m
Duration: 535 km
Distance: €134
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re

8h 26m

€66–186

Basel to Alba train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Alba. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Alba at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:04 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
12h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 7:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 7:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 7:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 7:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 7:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:04 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 49m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 7:53 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Alba? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Basel to Alba train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:04 PM → 9:53 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:53 PM

9:04 AM → 3:53 PM

1:04 PM → 7:53 PM

5:04 PM → 6:53 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:53 PM

9:04 AM → 3:53 PM

1:04 PM → 7:53 PM

5:04 PM → 6:53 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:53 PM

9:04 AM → 3:53 PM

1:04 PM → 7:53 PM

5:04 PM → 6:53 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:53 PM

9:04 AM → 3:53 PM

1:04 PM → 7:53 PM

5:04 PM → 6:53 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:53 PM

9:04 AM → 3:53 PM

1:04 PM → 7:53 PM

5:04 PM → 6:53 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:04 AM → 11:53 AM

7:04 AM → 2:53 PM

9:04 AM → 3:53 PM

1:04 PM → 7:53 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Basel SBB to Lugano

Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale

Train from Basel SBB to Spiez

Train from Spiez to Domodossola

Train trips from Basel

Train trips to Alba

Alternative transport options

9:04 PM → 9:53 AM
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5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
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5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
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5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
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5:04 PM → 6:53 AM
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