How to travel from Rome to Alba, Italy

The distance between Rome and Alba is around 580km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rome 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 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Bus to Asti Piazza Guglielmo Marconi

Take the bus to Asti Piazza Guglielmo Marconi.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)

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Drive

Drive to Alba.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance666km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Alba

There are several options for getting from Rome to Alba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Rome and Alba is around 580km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 476km (296 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Rome and Alba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Alba is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Alba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Alba. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rome to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Porta Susa. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Rome and Alba. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Rome and Alba. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rome to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin and Fermata 161 - NIZZA. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.

FlixBus, Gruppo Torinese Trasporti and Itabus run regular bus services between Rome and Alba. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Alba. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rome and Alba. The distance is around 666km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Alba is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

How do I get from Rome to Alba

Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Alba

Transport options from Rome to Alba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
€135($135)
hourly644km (400 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 35m
€140($140)
hourly580km (360 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€72($72)
every 2 hours773km (480 miles)
Bus to Asti Piazza Guglielmo Marconi + 1 similar
10h 10m
€65($65)
once daily679km (422 miles)
Bus10h 60m
€43($43)
once daily758km (471 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€100($100)
on demand666km (414 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