The distance between Alba and Genoa is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Alba to Genoa by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Asti - Piazzale Antistante F.S. - Piazza Marconi and then to Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia.
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Take the train to Torino Lingotto and then to Genova Brignole.
There are several options for getting from Alba to Genoa by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).
The distance between Alba and Genoa is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 78km (49 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Alba and Genoa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alba to Genoa is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Alba and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alba and Genoa. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alba to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Lingotto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Trenitalia run train services between Alba and Genoa. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Genoa. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alba to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Asti - Piazzale Antistante F.S. - Piazza Marconi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Bus Company S.r.l. and Itabus run regular bus services between Alba and Genoa. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alba to Genoa. We recommend that you take the bus to Asti - Piazzale Antistante F.S. - Piazza Marconi and then to Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Genoa is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Genoa. Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) 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 Genoa. The distance is around 145km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alba to Genoa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €5 ($5).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 45m | €5($5) | twice daily | 158km (98 miles) |
Train | 3h 10m | €20($20) | every 4 hours | 219km (136 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | €22($22) | on demand | 145km (90 miles) |
Bus Company S.r.l.
AUTOLINEE GIORS S.r.l.
The following major airports near Genoa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.