How to travel from Milan to Alba, Italy

The distance between Milan and Alba is around 153km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Milan 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Fermata 17659 - ALBA.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Alba.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance153km (95 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Alba

There are several options for getting from Milan to Alba by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).

The distance between Milan and Alba is around 153km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Milan and Alba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Alba is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Alba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Alba. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milan to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Porta Susa and Torino Porta Susa. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

ItaloTreno and Trenitalia run train services between Milan and Alba. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Milan and Alba. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in via natta, Turin, Fermata 761 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II and Fermata 739 - CARDUCCI. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Itabus, Marozzi VT, Autolinee Federico, Dimaio, Inter Saj, Busitalia Simet S.p.A., Marino Autolinee and Gruppo Torinese Trasporti run regular bus services between Milan and Alba. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Alba. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Alba. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Milan and Alba. The distance is around 153km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Alba is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Milan to Alba

Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Alba

Transport options from Milan to Alba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2hrs
€30($30)
every 2 hours209km (130 miles)
Train via Torino Porta Susa2hrs
€26($26)
hourly208km (129 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€15($15)
every 2 hours207km (129 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€23($23)
on demand153km (95 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