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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Alba is to bus which costs €27 - €130 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Alba is to fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Alba. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at ALBA - C. F.lli Bandiera / Stazione FS via Fermata 1411 - XVIII DICEMBRE, C. Giulio Cesare/Via Gottardo and ALBA - San Cassiano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Alba. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Alba via Lyon Part Dieu and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Alba?

The distance between Barcelona and Alba is 727 km. The road distance is 795.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Alba without a car is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Barcelona to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Alba bus from?

Barcelona to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Alba train from?

Barcelona to Alba train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train or bus from Barcelona to Alba?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Alba is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €130 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Barcelona to Alba bus arrive?

Barcelona to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Barcelona to Alba train arrive?

Barcelona to Alba train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Alba is 795 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Barcelona to Alba.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Alba?

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Where can I stay near Alba?

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Barcelona to Alba - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to Alba by plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, car ferry, 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.

Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane BCN - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Aeroporto Di Caselle to Albatrain
6h 41m
€46–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Turinbus FlixBus N740
2. Take the bus from C. Giulio Cesare/Via Gottardo to Albabus 285
14h 40m
€27–122
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
12h 14m
€114–219
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Astitrain 2144 / ...
25h 8m
€82–141
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BCN - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
7h 51m
€51–212
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BCN - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
8h 30m
€43–163
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BCN - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
8h 13m
€59–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Astitrain 2144 / ...
16h 51m
€49–116
Drive 795.1 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Albacar 795.1 km
9h 41m
€125–181

Barcelona to Alba by train

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12h 14mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 727.2 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Alba via Lyon Part Dieu and Torino Porta Susa in around 12h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to ALBA - C. F.lli Bandiera / Stazione FS via Turin, Fermata 1411 - XVIII DICEMBRE, Fermata 3235 - BOCCHERINI, C. Giulio Cesare/Via Gottardo, and ALBA - San Cassiano in around 14h 40m.

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