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.
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.
👋 Also check out Alba → Rome if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Rome (FCO) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alba.
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Take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Alba.
Take the bus to Asti Piazza Guglielmo Marconi.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €135($135) | hourly | 644km (400 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 35m | €140($140) | hourly | 580km (360 miles) |
Train | 5h 55m | €72($72) | every 2 hours | 773km (480 miles) |
Bus to Asti Piazza Guglielmo Marconi + 1 similar | 10h 10m | €65($65) | once daily | 679km (422 miles) |
Bus | 10h 60m | €43($43) | once daily | 758km (471 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | €100($100) | on demand | 666km (414 miles) |
The following major airports near Alba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.