How to travel from Ostia to Alba, Italy

The distance between Ostia and Alba is around 565km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ostia 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Alba.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance705km (438 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ostia and Alba

There are several options for getting from Ostia to Alba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Ostia and Alba is around 565km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (296 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Ostia and Alba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ostia to Alba is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Ostia and Alba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostia and Alba. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ostia to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Porta S. Paolo, Termini and Torino Porta Susa. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Ostia and Alba. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 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 Ostia and Alba. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ostia to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fiumicino - Airport, Rome Ciampino Airport, Rome Anagnina Metro A, Turin and Fermata 161 - NIZZA. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

FlixBus and Gruppo Torinese Trasporti run regular bus services between Ostia and Alba. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ostia to Alba. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Ostia and Alba. The distance is around 705km (438 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostia to Alba is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ostia and Alba

Transport options from Ostia to Alba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€120($120)
hourly629km (391 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 35m
€130($130)
hourly565km (351 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€76($76)
every 2 hours801km (498 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
€60($60)
once daily794km (493 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€105($105)
on demand705km (438 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