How to travel from Pompei to Alba, Italy

The distance between Pompei and Alba is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pompei 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 Naples (NAP) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Alba.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance879km (546 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pompei and Alba

There are several options for getting from Pompei to Alba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Pompei and Alba is around 774km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 687km (427 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Pompei and Alba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pompei to Alba is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Pompei and Alba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pompei and Alba. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pompei to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and Torino Porta Susa. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Pompei and Alba. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Pompei and Alba. It typically takes around 12h 5m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pompei to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Savona and Savona - Piazza Del Popolo. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 5m.

FlixBus and AUTOLINEE GIORS S.r.l. run regular bus services between Pompei and Alba. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pompei to Alba. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Pompei and Alba. The distance is around 879km (546 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pompei to Alba is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pompei and Alba

Transport options from Pompei to Alba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
€61($61)
hourly838km (521 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
€82($82)
hourly774km (481 miles)
Train
8h 10m
€95($95)
every 3 hours1,019km (633 miles)
Bus
12h 5m
€45($45)
twice a week869km (540 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€135($135)
on demand879km (546 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