There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Albi by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
11h 32m€220–362Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodezbus
- Take the train from Rodez to Albi Madeleinetrain Ter
15h 41m€68–115Drive 789 km
- Drive from Zurich to Albicar 789 km
9h 18m€142–205Fly from Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane ZRH - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
7h 28m€87–315Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
12h 15m€226–350Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Toulousebus FlixBus N1156
- Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villebus Autocar
18h 15m€96–143Train to Basel, fly, train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
6h 43m€88–282Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
7h 27m€105–373
Zurich to Albi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Albi is to bus and train which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Albi is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €85 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Albi. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Albi Ville via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Albi. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Albi Ville via Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
The distance between Zurich and Albi is 1147 km. The road distance is 789 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Albi without a car is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs €220 - €370.
It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Zurich to Albi, including transfers.
Zurich to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Albi train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Albi is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs €220 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 18h 15m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Albi, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Albi Ville via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Albi Ville via Toulouse and Toulouse Matabiau in around 18h 15m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–350
Flights from Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–370
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodez
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse station.
Zurich to Albi train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Albi is 789 km. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Zurich to Albi.
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