How to travel from Lucca to Alba, Italy

The distance between Lucca and Alba is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lucca 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 AlbaLucca if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Torino Porta Susa and then to Alba.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Bus via Savona

Take the bus to Savona and then to Alba - Autostazione.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Drive

Drive to Alba.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucca and Alba

There are several options for getting from Lucca to Alba by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Lucca and Alba is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Lucca and Alba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lucca to Alba is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Alba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Alba. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Torino Porta Susa. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Lucca and Alba. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Lucca and Alba. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin, Fermata 761 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II and Fermata 739 - CARDUCCI. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

FlixBus, Gruppo Torinese Trasporti, Lirosi Linee and AUTOLINEE GIORS S.r.l. run regular bus services between Lucca and Alba. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lucca to Alba. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Torino Porta Susa and then to Alba. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Lucca and Alba. The distance is around 306km (190 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 Lucca to Alba is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lucca and Alba

Transport options from Lucca to Alba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 35m
€59($59)
every 3 hours589km (366 miles)
Bus via Savona + 1 similar
6h 45m
€16($16)
twice a week329km (204 miles)
Bus7hrs
€26($26)
once daily408km (253 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€46($46)
on demand306km (190 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