What is the cheapest way to get from Alba to Pienza?

The cheapest way to get from Alba to Pienza is to bus via Bologna which costs €29 - €75 and takes 11h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba to Pienza?

The fastest way to get from Alba to Pienza is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Alba and Pienza?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba station to Pienza. However, there are services departing from Alba Bus Station and arriving at Pienza N.Insediamento via Bologna Centrale, Autostazione [5] and Buonconvento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Alba to Pienza?

The distance between Alba and Pienza is 549 km. The road distance is 462.4 km.

How do I travel from Alba to Pienza without a car?

The best way to get from Alba to Pienza without a car is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs €35 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Alba to Pienza?

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Alba to Pienza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba to Pienza bus from?

Alba to Pienza bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., depart from Alba Bus Station.

Train or bus from Alba to Pienza?

The best way to get from Alba to Pienza is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Bologna, which costs €29 - €75 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Alba to Pienza bus arrive?

Alba to Pienza bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Alba to Pienza?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba to Pienza is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Alba to Pienza.

Where can I stay near Pienza?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Pienza.

Alba to Pienza - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alba to Pienza by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Asti to Grossetotrain Fr
2. Take the train from Grosseto to Buonconventotrain Re
10h 18m
€38–108
Bus via Bologna
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alba Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus MarinoBus 063
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Siena Central Train Stationbus Itabus
11h 39m
€29–71
Drive 462.4 km
1. Drive from Alba to Pienzacar 462.4 km
5h 25m
€73–105
Train via Florence
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain Re
10h 39m
€70–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from ALBA - Stazione FS to SAVONA - Piazza Mamelibus 204
2. Take the bus from Savona to PISA - Via Pietrasantina Parcheggiobus
3. Take the bus from Pisa Pietrasantina 2 - Park to Sienabus
14h 15m

Alba to Pienza by bus and train

14Weekly Services

10h 18mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 548.8 km
Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Alba, Piemonte, Italy and Pienza, Italy?

You can take a bus from ALBA - Stazione FS to Pienza via ASTI - Movicentro, Asti, Grosseto, Buonconvento, and Buonconvento in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba Bus Station to Pienza N.Insediamento via Bologna Centrale, Siena Central Train Station, Autostazione [5], and Buonconvento in around 11h 39m.

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