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

The cheapest way to get from Carrara to Alba is to train which costs €30 - €40 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrara to Alba is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Carrara and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrara to Alba. However, there are services departing from Piazza Matteotti and arriving at Alba via Sarzana, La Spezia - V.le Pietro Pozzoli and SAVONA - Piazza del Popolo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Carrara and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Carrara to Alba. However, there are services departing from Carrara-Avenza and arriving at Alba via Asti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Carrara to Alba?

The distance between Carrara and Alba is 245 km. The road distance is 235.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Carrara to Alba without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €30 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Carrara to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrara to Alba bus from?

Carrara to Alba bus services, operated by Lirosi Autoservizi, depart from La Spezia - V.le Pietro Pozzoli station.

Where do I catch the Carrara to Alba train from?

Carrara to Alba train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Carrara-Avenza station.

Train or bus from Carrara to Alba?

The best way to get from Carrara to Alba is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €30 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Carrara to Alba bus arrive?

Carrara to Alba bus services, operated by Lirosi Autoservizi, arrive at Savona station.

Where does the Carrara to Alba train arrive?

Carrara to Alba train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Asti station.

Can I drive from Carrara to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrara to Alba is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Carrara to Alba.

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

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1622+ hotels available in Alba.

Carrara to Alba - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Carrara to Alba 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Carrara-Avenza to Astitrain Ic
5h 13m
€31–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Spezia - V.le Pietro Pozzoli to Savonabus Reggio Calabria
2. Take the bus from SAVONA - Piazza del Popolo to Albabus 204
7h 52m
Drive 235.6 km
1. Drive from Carrara to Albacar 235.6 km
3h 6m
€36–52

Carrara to Alba by train (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Trains

5h 13mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.7 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Carrara-Avenza to Asti once daily. Tickets cost €27–29 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazza Matteotti to Alba via Sarzana Giardini, Sarzana, La Spezia - V.le Pietro Pozzoli, Savona, and SAVONA - Piazza del Popolo in around 7h 52m.

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