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 €35 - €55 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 €35 - €55.

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 Stazione FS via Nice Airport, Savona FS and Savona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

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 and Carmagnola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Nice to Alba?

The distance between Nice and Alba is 248 km. The road distance is 185.8 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 bus which takes 7h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m 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, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train or bus from Nice to Alba?

The best way to get from Nice to Alba is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 11m.

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, arrive at Carmagnola 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 1809+ hotels available in Alba.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Savonabus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Savona to Alba Stazione FSbus 204
7h 9m
Drive 185.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nice to Albacar 185.8 km
3h
€36–51
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Carmagnolatrain 3137 / ...
7h 11m
€39–58
Train via Savona (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Savona to Carmagnolatrain 3114 / ...
7h 32m
€38–58

Nice to Alba by train (Trenitalia)

21Weekly Trains

7h 11mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.5 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Alba Stazione FS via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, Savona, Savona FS, Savona, and Savona in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Ventimiglia to Carmagnola 3 times a day. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 3h 41m.

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