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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Alba is to train via Milan which costs €28 - €50 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Alba is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Alba. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Alba - Autostazione via Meran, Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II and Torino - Piazza Carducci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Alba. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Alba via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Merano to Alba?

The distance between Merano and Alba is 531 km. The road distance is 438.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Alba without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €65 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Merano to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Alba bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Alba train from?

Merano to Alba train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to Alba?

The best way to get from Merano to Alba is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the Merano to Alba bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merano to Alba train arrive?

Merano to Alba train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.

Can I drive from Merano to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Alba is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Merano to Alba.

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

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Alba.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
7h 23m
€66–121
Train via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Milano Lambratetrain Re6
2. Take the train from Milano Lambrate to Astitrain Re13
9h 46m
€28–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meran to Turinbus 407
2. Take the bus from Torino - Piazza Carducci to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
11h 23m
€46–68
Drive 438.5 km
1. Drive from Merano to Albacar 438.5 km
4h 12m
€71–102
Shuttle, bus, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milanshuttle
2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Torino - Autostazione Corso Bolzanobus 020
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
9h 31m
€183–243

Merano to Alba by train

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 531.1 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Alba, Piemonte, Italy?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Alba via Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, and Torino Porta Susa in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Alba - Autostazione via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, Turin, Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II, Fermata 739 - CARDUCCI, and Torino - Piazza Carducci in around 11h 23m.

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