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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Alba is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 3h.

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 and costs €28 - €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 Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Alba via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Nice Airport and SAVONA - Corso V. Veneto / Via Puccini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

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 1m.

How far is it from Nice to Alba?

The distance between Nice and Alba is 221 km. The road distance is 186.5 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 and bus which takes 6h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 1m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 22m.

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 186 km. It takes approximately 3h 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 1622+ hotels available in Alba.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Savona to Alba Stazione FSbus 204
6h 8m
Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Carmagnolatrain 3137 / ...
7h 16m
€28–45
Train via Savona (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Savona to Carmagnolatrain 3114 / ...
7h 1m
€38–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Savonabus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from SAVONA - Corso V. Veneto / Via Puccini to Albabus 204
7h 22m
Drive 186.5 km
1. Drive from Nice to Albacar 186.5 km
3h
€29–42

Nice to Alba by train (Trenitalia)

67Weekly Trains

7h 1mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 220.9 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Alba via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, Savona, and SAVONA - Corso V. Veneto / Via Puccini in around 7h 22m.

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