How to travel from Pisa to Alessandria, Italy

The distance between Pisa and Alessandria is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pisa to Alessandria 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 AlessandriaPisa if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to La Spezia Ferry Terminal and then to Alessandria Train Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Train

Take the train to Alessandria.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Drive

Drive to Alessandria.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pisa and Alessandria

There are several options for getting from Pisa to Alessandria by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Pisa and Alessandria is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Pisa and Alessandria by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pisa to Alessandria is to take the bus which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Pisa and Alessandria, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pisa and Alessandria. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pisa and Alessandria with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between Pisa and Alessandria. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 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 Pisa and Alessandria. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pisa to Alessandria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Spezia Ferry Terminal. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Pisa and Alessandria. Buses run once a week and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pisa to Alessandria. We recommend that you take the train to Alessandria. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Alessandria is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Alessandria. 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 Pisa and Alessandria. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pisa to Alessandria is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Pisa to Alessandria

Compare travel optionsbetween Pisa and Alessandria

Transport options from Pisa to Alessandria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 25m
€41($41)
once a week263km (163 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€23($23)
every 20 mins230km (143 miles)
Train via Genova P.Za Principe2h 55m
€24($24)
every 4 hours230km (143 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€44($44)
on demand238km (148 miles)

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Airports near Alessandria

The following major airports near Alessandria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Alessandria
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Alessandria
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Alessandria