How to travel from San Gimignano to Alessandria, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and Alessandria is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from San Gimignano to Alessandria by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlessandriaSan Gimignano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Alessandria.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Alessandria Train Station.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)

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Drive

Drive to Alessandria.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance309km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Alessandria

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Alessandria by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between San Gimignano and Alessandria is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from San Gimignano and Alessandria by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Alessandria is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Alessandria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Alessandria. We recommend that you drive to Alessandria. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Alessandria. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Alessandria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Siena-Via Tozzi and Ferrovia. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Itabus, Curcio Viaggi and FlixBus run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Alessandria. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Alessandria. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Alessandria. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 San Gimignano and Alessandria. The distance is around 309km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Alessandria is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

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Transport options from San Gimignano to Alessandria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 25m
€115($115)
hourly800km (497 miles)
Train to Firenze Rifredi, plane5h 40m
€570($570)
every 4 hours1,069km (664 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
€16($16)
every 20 mins439km (273 miles)
Bus via Lucca7hrs
€27($27)
once daily399km (248 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€56($56)
on demand309km (192 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