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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Alba is to train and bus which costs €21 - €28 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Alba is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Como to Alba. However, there are services departing from Como P.le S. Gottardo and arriving at ALBA - Autostazione via Malpensa Airport - Milan, Fermata 2603 - STAZIONE LINGOTTO, Fermata 161 - NIZZA and Fermata 12593 - CANALE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Como and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Como to Alba. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Alba via Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Como to Alba?

The distance between Como and Alba is 253 km. The road distance is 195 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Alba without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €40 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Como to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Alba bus from?

Como to Alba bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Como P.le S. Gottardo station.

Where do I catch the Como to Alba train from?

Como to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.

Train or bus from Como to Alba?

The best way to get from Como to Alba is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Como to Alba bus arrive?

Como to Alba bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Malpensa Airport - Milan station.

Where does the Como to Alba train arrive?

Como to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Como to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Alba is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Como to Alba.

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

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 775+ hotels available in Alba.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
4h 18m
€43–100
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Astitrain
3. Take the bus from Asti - Movicentro to Alba - Autostazionebus 49
4h 41m
€21–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Malpensa Airport - Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Turin Train Station Lingottobus
3. Take the bus from Fermata 161 - NIZZA to Fermata 12593 - CANALEbus
7h 3m
Drive 195 km
1. Drive from Como to Albacar 195 km
2h 2m
€30–44
Train via Rho
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Rho Fiera Milanotrain S11
2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
4h 31m
€29–109

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 253.2 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Alba via Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to ALBA - Autostazione via Malpensa Airport - Milan, Turin Train Station Lingotto, Fermata 2603 - STAZIONE LINGOTTO, Fermata 2249 - PALAZZO DEL LAVORO, Fermata 161 - NIZZA, and Fermata 12593 - CANALE in around 7h 3m.

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How to get fromComo to Albaby train (Trenitalia), bus, car or train

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

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