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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Alba takes 24h 46m and the fastest train takes 23h 23m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid to Alba. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h 46m
Duration
1,573 km
Distance
€286
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Alba train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Madrid and Alba. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Alba at 7:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 24h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTrenitalia25h 3m • 4 changes
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    Renfe AVETGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTrenitalia23h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTrenitalia25h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    OuigoTGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitaliaTrenitalia26h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTrenitalia25h 3m • 4 changes
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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosZou! Lignes Express RégionalesTGV inOuiTrenitalia23h 23m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Alba? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,572.8 km
  • Duration: 24h 46m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Alba, Piemonte, Italy?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Alba via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Torino Porta Susa in around 16h 11m.

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