The distance between Ventimiglia and Alba is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ventimiglia 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.
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Take the train to Carmagnola.
Take the train to Savona then take the bus to Alba Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Ventimiglia to Alba by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).
The distance between Ventimiglia and Alba is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Ventimiglia and Alba by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ventimiglia to Alba is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Ventimiglia and Alba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ventimiglia and Alba. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ventimiglia to Alba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carmagnola. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Trenitalia run train services between Ventimiglia and Alba. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Ventimiglia and Alba. We recommend that you drive to Alba. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ventimiglia to Alba. We recommend that you take the train to Savona then take the bus to Alba Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Ventimiglia and Alba. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ventimiglia to Alba is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4h 30m | €20($20) | 5 times a day | 255km (159 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 15m | €27($27) | 6 times a week | 217km (135 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €41($41) | on demand | 227km (141 miles) |
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The following major airports near Alba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.