There are 6 ways to get from Alessandria to Switzerland by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Lugano
best- Take the train from Alessandria to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
5h 38mCHF 81–135Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alessandria to Milano Centraletrain Re13
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 42mCHF 58–105Bus
- Take the bus from Alessandria to Paviabus TN Bus
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
6h 2mDrive 366.3 km
- Drive from Alessandria to Zurichcar 366.3 km
4h 1mCHF 70–101Train, fly
- Take the train from Alessandria to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
6h 7mCHF 79–190Train #2
- Take the train from Alessandria to Paviatrain R35 / ...
- Take the train from Pavia to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
6h 19mCHF 61–120
Alessandria to Switzerland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alessandria to Switzerland is to train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Alessandria to Switzerland is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 110.
No, there is no direct bus from Alessandria to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Alessandria and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Pavia and Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Alessandria to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Alessandria and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Lugano and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Alessandria and Switzerland is 357 km. The road distance is 366.3 km.
The best way to get from Alessandria to Switzerland without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Alessandria to Switzerland, including transfers.
Alessandria to Switzerland bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Alessandria station.
Alessandria to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Alessandria station.
The best way to get from Alessandria to Switzerland is to train via Lugano which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Alessandria, Italy and Switzerland?
You can take a train from Alessandria to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Lugano, and Zürich HB in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alessandria to Zürich Stadelhofen via Pavia, Milano - Famagosta, ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, and Zürich HB in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–320
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–150
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Alessandria to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–9
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Alessandria to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–9
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Alessandria to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–9
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Alessandria to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
Train from Pavia to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 70–110
- 2nd Class
- CHF 55–80
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Alessandria to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Alessandria to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–75
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Alessandria to Switzerland bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Pavia station.
Alessandria to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alessandria to Switzerland is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Alessandria to Switzerland.
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