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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Alba is to ferry and fly and train which costs €65 - €160 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Alba is to ferry and fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs €65 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Alba. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Alba - Autostazione via Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II and Torino - Piazza Carducci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.

How far is it from Messina to Alba?

The distance between Messina and Alba is 1140 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Alba without a car is to ferry and train which takes 13h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Messina to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Alba bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Alba bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1622+ hotels available in Alba.

Messina to Alba - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Alba by ferry, plane, train, car ferry, bus, night train, 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.

Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane REG - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Aeroporto Di Caselle to Albatrain
7h 4m
€67–153
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane CTA - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Aeroporto Di Caselle to Albatrain
7h 53m
€42–165
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
13h 36m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the bus from Villa S. Giovanni to Carmagnolabus Reggio Calabria
21h 13m
€86–140
Car ferry, night train
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the night train from Villa S.Giovanni to Astinighttrain Ini
19h 21m
€92–169
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane CTA - GOA
3. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Astitrain
9h 31m
€68–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Turinbus N597
2. Take the bus from Torino - Piazza Carducci to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
22h 59m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Albacar
12h 58m
€192–292

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) flights

17Weekly Planes

3h 7mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,140.5 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Messina to Alba - Autostazione via Turin, Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II, Fermata 739 - CARDUCCI, and Torino - Piazza Carducci in around 22h 59m.

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