How to travel from L'Aquila to Alba, Italy

The distance between L'Aquila and Alba is around 695km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from L'Aquila to Alba 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 AlbaL'Aquila if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pescara Porta Nuova then fly from Pescara (PSR) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Terni then Torino Porta Susa and then to Alba.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Alba Bus Station.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Alba.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance700km (435 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between L'Aquila and Alba

There are several options for getting from L'Aquila to Alba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between L'Aquila and Alba is around 695km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from L'Aquila and Alba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from L'Aquila to Alba is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between L'Aquila and Alba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between L'Aquila and Alba. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from L'Aquila to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Terni, Orte and Torino Porta Susa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between L'Aquila and Alba. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 45m, 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 L'Aquila and Alba. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from L'Aquila to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto and Itabus run regular bus services between L'Aquila and Alba. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from L'Aquila to Alba. We recommend that you take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 L'Aquila and Alba. The distance is around 700km (435 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from L'Aquila to Alba is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

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Compare travel optionsbetween L'Aquila and Alba

Transport options from L'Aquila to Alba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 40m
€115($115)
once a week825km (513 miles)
Bus to Roma, plane and train4h 50m
€88($88)
3 times a week703km (437 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 15m
€140($140)
3 times a week758km (471 miles)
Bus to Roma, plane and train6hrs
€130($130)
3 times a week695km (432 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€72($72)
once daily833km (518 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 45m
€58($58)
4 times a week763km (474 miles)
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station11h 40m
€44($44)
twice daily787km (489 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€125($125)
on demand700km (435 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