The distance between Bolzano and Alba is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bolzano to Alba by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alba → Bolzano if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then Torino Porta Susa and then to Alba.
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Take the bus to Orio al Serio Airport then Turin and then to Fermata 17659 - ALBA.
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There are several options for getting from Bolzano to Alba by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).
The distance between Bolzano and Alba is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Bolzano and Alba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bolzano to Alba is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).
The cheapest way to travel between Bolzano and Alba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bolzano and Alba. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bolzano to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and ItaloTreno run train services between Bolzano and Alba. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 5hrs, 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 Bolzano and Alba. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bolzano to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Orio al Serio Airport, Turin, Fermata 761 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II and Fermata 739 - CARDUCCI. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
Alto Adige Bus, FlixBus, Itabus and Gruppo Torinese Trasporti run regular bus services between Bolzano and Alba. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bolzano to Alba. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then Torino Porta Susa and then to Alba. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Alba is Turin Airport (TRN) (TRN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Alba. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bolzano and Alba. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bolzano to Alba is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €49 ($49).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Verona Porta Nuova + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €63($63) | every 20 mins | 501km (311 miles) |
Train | 5hrs | €49($49) | 6 times a week | 501km (311 miles) |
Bus | 7h 55m | €110($110) | hourly | 516km (321 miles) |
Drive | 3h 60m | €63($63) | on demand | 415km (258 miles) |
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The following major airports near Alba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.