Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Alba travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alba

With a population of 24 923, Alba is a must-see destination in Piedmont, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Alba deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Alba

Alba in February
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alba in February
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alba

Plane

Although Alba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Turin Airport (TRN), which is located 64 km from Alba. The shortest flight to Alba from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Alba, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Alba to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 09m trip. Located 2.2 km from the city centre, Alba Mussotto is the busiest station in Alba. Another popular train station is Alba, located 0.3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alba is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 124 km from Alba. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alba, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Alba takes 145 km and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 169 km.

Plane

Although Alba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Turin Airport (TRN), which is located 64 km from Alba. The shortest flight to Alba from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Alba, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Alba to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 09m trip. Located 2.2 km from the city centre, Alba Mussotto is the busiest station in Alba. Another popular train station is Alba, located 0.3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alba is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 124 km from Alba. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alba, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Alba takes 145 km and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Alba

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
GOAGenoa Cristoforo Colombo

Airlines serving Alba

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alba

Most booked hotels in Alba

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Tra Monti e Vigne
1 star
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hotel Calissano
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Relais Montemarino
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Tota Virginia Antico Podere
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£154+
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Relais Villa D'Amelia
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£220+
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Palas Cerequio
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£171+
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Hiring a car in Alba

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Alba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Alba is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Alba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Alba is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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