How to travel from Catania to Alba, Italy
The distance between Catania and Alba is around 1,081km (672 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Catania to Alba by plane, train, ferry, 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 → Catania if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Catania (CTA) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost€60($60)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Alba.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€140($140)
Bus
Take the bus to Parma and then to Alba Bus Station.
- Duration20h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Carmagnola.
- Duration21h 30m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Alba.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Alba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Catania to Alba by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 3h 55m.
The distance between Catania and Alba is around 1,081km (672 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 994km (618 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Catania and Alba by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Catania to Alba is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Alba is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Catania and Alba. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Alba. It typically takes around 20h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parma. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 55m.
FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Catania and Alba. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Alba. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Catania to Alba. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Alba is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Alba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | €60($60) | hourly | 1,143km (710 miles) |
| Fly to Genoa (GOA), Train | 4h 40m | €61($61) | hourly | 1,081km (672 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 14h 20m | €140($140) | twice daily | 1,526km (948 miles) |
Bus | 20h 55m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,499km (932 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 21h 30m | €115($115) | 5 times a week | 1,580km (982 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 55m | €220($220) | hourly | 1,432km (890 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Catania and Alba
Airlines
Blue Air
Train operators
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Sais Regional
Lirosi Linee
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Caronte & Tourist
Airports near Alba
The following major airports near Alba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Turin Airport (TRN)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Alba
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Alba
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Alba