How to travel from Cremona to Alba, Italy

The distance between Cremona and Alba is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cremona to Alba by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlbaCremona if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale then Torino Porta Susa and then to Alba.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bergamo Central Bus Station Bartolomeo Bono and then to Alba Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Alba.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance188km (117 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cremona and Alba

There are several options for getting from Cremona to Alba by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Cremona and Alba is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 164km (102 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Cremona and Alba by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cremona to Alba is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Cremona and Alba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cremona and Alba. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cremona to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Susa and Torino Porta Susa. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Trenord, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia run train services between Cremona and Alba. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cremona and Alba. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cremona to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bergamo Central Bus Station Bartolomeo Bono. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Itabus, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Cremona and Alba. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cremona to Alba. We recommend that you take the bus to Bergamo Central Bus Station Bartolomeo Bono and then to Alba Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Cremona and Alba. The distance is around 188km (117 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cremona to Alba is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cremona and Alba

Transport options from Cremona to Alba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
€34($34)
every 3 hours296km (184 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
€25($25)
once a week308km (191 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€35($35)
on demand188km (117 miles)

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Airports near Alba

The following major airports near Alba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

TRN
Turin Airport (TRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Alba
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Alba
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Alba