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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Alba is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Alba is to drive which takes 5h and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland 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 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Alba. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Alba via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Alba?

The distance between Switzerland and Alba is 461 km. The road distance is 405.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Alba without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €95 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Switzerland to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Alba bus from?

Switzerland to Alba bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Alba train from?

Switzerland to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Alba?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Alba is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Switzerland to Alba bus arrive?

Switzerland to Alba bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.

Where does the Switzerland to Alba train arrive?

Switzerland to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Alba is 406 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Switzerland to Alba.

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

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1845+ hotels available in Alba.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Switzerland 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 Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
8h 25m
€98–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Turin Sturabus FlixBus N474
2. Take the bus from Fiat Mirafiori to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
11h 2m
€43–68
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
2. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Casale Monferrato - Stazione Ferroviariabus
3. Take the bus from Casale Monferrato - Stazione Ferroviaria to Asti - Autostazione - Movicentro - Piazzale Medaglie D'orobus
9h 55m
€81–114
Drive 405.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Albacar 405.9 km
5h
€74–106
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
3. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Torino Porta Susatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
6h 17m
€101–252
Train via Novara
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zug to Luganotrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Lugano to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain S50
4. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
9h 11m
€82–124

Switzerland to Alba by train

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8h 25mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Switzerland to Alba.

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Distance: 461.3 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Alba via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to ALBA URBANO - Stazione FS via Zürich HB, ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, Milano - Famagosta, Casale Monferrato - Stazione Ferroviaria, and ASTI - Movicentro in around 9h 55m.

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