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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Alba is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucerne to Alba?

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Alba is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Alba. However, there are services departing from Luzern 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 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Alba. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Alba via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Alba?

The distance between Lucerne and Alba is 443 km. The road distance is 368.9 km.

How do I travel from Lucerne to Alba without a car?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Alba without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Lucerne to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Alba bus from?

Lucerne to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luzern station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Alba train from?

Lucerne to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Alba?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Alba is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €110 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Lucerne to Alba bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lucerne to Alba train arrive?

Lucerne to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Alba is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Lucerne to Alba.

How do I get a train ticket from Lucerne to Alba?

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1829+ hotels available in Alba.

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

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

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 Luzern to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
6h 40m
€112–311
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern 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
8h 35m
€34–67
Drive 368.9 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Albacar 368.9 km
4h 32m
€65–93
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
7h 20m
€106–234
Train via Novara
1. Take the train from Luzern 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
8h 6m
€70–108
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to Como Grandatebus
2. Take the bus from Como Grandate Via Colombo Cristoforo to Milan Malpensa Airport T1bus
3. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Torino - Autostazione Corso Bolzanobus 020
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
9h 42m
€50–79

Lucerne to Alba by train

112Weekly Trains

8h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 442.7 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Alba via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern 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 8h 35m.

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