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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Alba is to train which costs €21 - €40 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Alba is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Alba. However, there are services departing from Congrès / Promenade and arriving at Alba Stazione FS via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Nice Airport and Savona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Alba. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Alba via Ventimiglia, Savona and Carmagnola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Nice to Alba?

The distance between Nice and Alba is 289 km. The road distance is 189.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Alba without a car is to train via Savona which takes 7h and costs €23 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Nice to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Alba bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nice to Alba train from?

Nice to Alba train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train or bus from Nice to Alba?

The best way to get from Nice to Alba is to train via Savona which takes 7h and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Nice to Alba bus arrive?

Nice to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Savona station.

Where does the Nice to Alba train arrive?

Nice to Alba train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Savona station.

Can I drive from Nice to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Alba is 190 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Nice to Alba.

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

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1573+ hotels available in Alba.

Nice to Alba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nice to Alba by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Savona
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to SavonaIc
2. Take the train from Savona to Carmagnola3114 / ...
7h
€23–47
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Carmagnola3137 / ...
7h 19m
€21–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Savona404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Savona to Alba Stazione FS204
7h 25m
Drive 189.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Alba189.7 km
3h 2m
€30–43

Nice to Alba by train

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Distance: 289.1 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Nice, France and Alba, Piemonte, Italy?

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Alba via Ventimiglia, Savona, and Carmagnola in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Congrès / Promenade to Alba Stazione FS via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, Savona, and Savona in around 7h 25m.

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