The distance between Florence and Alessandria is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Florence to Alessandria 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 Alessandria → Florence if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Milano Rogoredo and then to Alessandria.
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Take the bus to La Spezia Ferry Terminal and then to Alessandria Train Station.
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Fly from Florence (FLR) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Alessandria.
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There are several options for getting from Florence to Alessandria by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Florence and Alessandria is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Florence and Alessandria by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Florence to Alessandria is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Florence and Alessandria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Florence and Alessandria. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Florence to Alessandria. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Rogoredo. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Florence and Alessandria. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Florence and Alessandria. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Florence to Alessandria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa Costanza and La Spezia Ferry Terminal. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Marino Autolinee and Itabus run regular bus services between Florence and Alessandria. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Florence to Alessandria. We recommend that you fly from Florence (FLR) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Alessandria. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Alessandria is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Alessandria. 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 Florence and Alessandria. The distance is around 331km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Florence to Alessandria is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €36($36) | every 4 hours | 388km (241 miles) |
Train via Pisa Centrale | 4h 15m | €31($31) | every 4 hours | 308km (191 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €49($49) | once a week | 362km (225 miles) |
Bus to Alessandria Train Station | 5h 10m | €2($2) | once daily | 336km (209 miles) |
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 55m | €110($110) | hourly | 722km (449 miles) |
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train | 4h 10m | €565($565) | every 4 hours | 991km (616 miles) |
Fly to Turin (TRN), Train | 4h 15m | €130($130) | hourly | 882km (548 miles) |
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train | 4h 50m | €375($375) | every 4 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | €60($60) | on demand | 331km (206 miles) |
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Marino Autolinee
The following major airports near Alessandria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.