The distance between Alba and Bologna is around 305km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Alba to Bologna by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bologna → Alba if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Bologna Centrale.
Take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Bologna (BLQ).
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Take the bus to Fermata 68 - MOLINETTE OVEST and then to Bologna.
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There are several options for getting from Alba to Bologna by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).
The distance between Alba and Bologna is around 305km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (163 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Alba and Bologna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alba to Bologna is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Alba and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alba and Bologna. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alba to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Porta Susa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Trenitalia run train services between Alba and Bologna. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alba and Bologna. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alba to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fermata 68 - MOLINETTE OVEST and Fermata 1558 - PASSO BUOLE. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Gruppo Torinese Trasporti and FlixBus run regular bus services between Alba and Bologna. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alba to Bologna. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Alba and Bologna. The distance is around 305km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alba to Bologna is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 30m | €42($42) | hourly | 421km (261 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 15m | €74($74) | hourly | 1,715km (1,066 miles) |
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, Fly | 5h 50m | €315($315) | hourly | 1,433km (890 miles) |
Bus | 5h 50m | €27($27) | once daily | 388km (241 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €46($46) | on demand | 305km (190 miles) |
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