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

Alessandria travel guide

Alessandria Tourism | Alessandria Guide

You're Going to Love Alessandria

With a population of 64,178, Alessandria is a must-see destination in Piedmont, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alessandria has to offer.

When to visit Alessandria

Alessandria in January
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alessandria in January
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alessandria

Plane

Although Alessandria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Genoa (GOA), which is located 36 miles from Alessandria. The shortest flight to Alessandria from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Alessandria, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Alessandria 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 7 miles from the city centre, Alessandria S. Giuliano Piemonte is the busiest station in Alessandria. Another popular train station is Alessandria, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alessandria is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 48 miles from Alessandria. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alessandria, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Alessandria takes 90 miles and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles. The most popular bus station is Alessandria Fermata, located 2 miles from the city centre of Alessandria. Alessandria Uscita Autostradale is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Alessandria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Genoa (GOA), which is located 36 miles from Alessandria. The shortest flight to Alessandria from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Alessandria, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Alessandria 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 7 miles from the city centre, Alessandria S. Giuliano Piemonte is the busiest station in Alessandria. Another popular train station is Alessandria, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alessandria is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 48 miles from Alessandria. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alessandria, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Alessandria takes 90 miles and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles. The most popular bus station is Alessandria Fermata, located 2 miles from the city centre of Alessandria. Alessandria Uscita Autostradale is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Alessandria

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
GOAGenoa Cristoforo Colombo

Airlines serving Alessandria

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,244 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 Alessandria

Most booked hotels in Alessandria

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Alli Due Buoi Rossi
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Hotel Ristorante Al Mulino By Lvg Hotel Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Hotel Europa
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hotel Lux
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£71+
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Hotel Diamante
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£84+
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Hiring a car in Alessandria

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Alessandria (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. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Alessandria, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Alessandria (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. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Alessandria, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

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