The distance between Portofino and Alba is around 173km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Portofino 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.
👋 Also check out Alba → Portofino if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then Torino Lingotto and then to Alba.
Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Asti then take the bus to Alba - Stazione Ferroviaria.
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There are several options for getting from Portofino to Alba by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Portofino and Alba is around 173km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Portofino and Alba by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portofino to Alba is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Portofino and Alba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Portofino and Alba. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Portofino to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto, Rapallo capolinea, Genova P.Za Principe and Torino Lingotto. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
Trenitalia run train services between Portofino and Alba. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Portofino and Alba. We recommend that you drive to Alba. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portofino to Alba. We recommend that you take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Asti then take the bus to Alba - Stazione Ferroviaria. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Portofino and Alba. The distance is around 183km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portofino to Alba is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 25m | €27($27) | hourly | 253km (157 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €22($22) | hourly | 179km (111 miles) |
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, bus | 4h 15m | €12($12) | once daily | 195km (121 miles) |
Train to Savona, Bus | 5hrs | €11($11) | twice a week | 173km (108 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €28($28) | on demand | 183km (114 miles) |
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The following major airports near Alba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.