How to travel from Palermo to Alba, Italy
The distance between Palermo and Alba is around 934km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Palermo to Alba by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alba → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€73($73)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Alba.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
Bus
Take the bus to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo and then to Alba Bus Station.
- Duration22h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Genoa then drive to Alba.
- Duration22h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Alba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palermo to Alba by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 4h 30m.
The distance between Palermo and Alba is around 934km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 856km (532 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Palermo and Alba by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Alba is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Alba is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Alba. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Alba. It typically takes around 22h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 22h 30m.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Marino Autolinee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Palermo and Alba. Buses run twice a week and take around 22h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Alba. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Palermo to Alba. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Alba is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Alba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 30m | €73($73) | hourly | 1,016km (631 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 20m | €100($100) | hourly | 958km (595 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 14h 50m | €150($150) | twice daily | 1,651km (1,026 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 22h 30m | €120($120) | twice a week | 1,631km (1,014 miles) |
| Bus via Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 24hrs | €115($115) | once daily | 1,718km (1,067 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 22h 35m | €185($185) | once daily | 934km (580 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Alba
Airlines
Blue Air
Bus companies
Bus Company S.r.l.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Marino Autolinee
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Grandi Navi Veloci
Airports near Alba
The following major airports near Alba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Turin Airport (TRN)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Alba
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Alba
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Alba