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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alba is to bus and train which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Alba is to drive which takes 5h and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Alba. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Alba - Autostazione via Milano - Famagosta, Voghera and Cornale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Alba. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Alba via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Zurich to Alba?

The distance between Zurich and Alba is 460 km. The road distance is 405.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Alba without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Zurich to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Alba bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Alba train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Alba?

The best way to get from Zurich to Alba is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Zurich to Alba bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Alba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Alba?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1798+ hotels available in Alba.

Zurich to Alba - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich 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 Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
6h 43m
€107–190
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Turinbus FlixBus N474 / ...
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
8h 39m
€45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
2. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Vogherabus 120
3. Take the bus from Cornale to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
7h 21m
€76–103
Drive 405.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Albacar 405.9 km
5h
€78–113
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane ZRH - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Aeroporto Di Caselle to Albatrain
8h 8m
€99–291
Train via Como
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
7h 1m
€107–178
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, 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 Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
6h 33m
€101–240

Zurich to Alba by train

114Weekly Trains

6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 459.5 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Alba via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Alba - Autostazione via Milano - Famagosta, Voghera, and Cornale in around 7h 21m.

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