The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Alba
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Alba is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Alba will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
To travel from Bologna to Alba you need to make at least one change.
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale TRENORD 2356 · Regionale 11767
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale Veloce 2375 · Regionale 11787
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · Regionale Veloce 2363 · Regionale 11775
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 2367 · Regionale 11779
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TRENORD 2371 · Regionale 11783
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+
Regionale TRENORD 2367 · Regionale 11779
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616+
Regionale Veloce 2363 · Regionale 11775
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9632+
Regionale TRENORD 2371 · Regionale 11783
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9626+
SFM4 26460
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9612+
SFM4 26442Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bologna to Alba
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Alba among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 263 km
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Live departures
Bologna to Alba train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Alba trains for tomorrow, Thursday 29 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale TRENORD 2356 · Regionale 11767 | 04:00 Bologna Centrale | 4h55 | 08:55 Alba station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · Regionale Veloce 2016 · SFM4 26430 | 04:28 Bologna Centrale | 6h20 | 10:48 Mussotto | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 754+ SFM4 26424 | 04:35 Bologna Centrale | 5h13 | 09:48 Mussotto | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 754+ Regionale 11767 | 04:35 Bologna Centrale | 4h20 | 08:55 Alba station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Alba
Trains from Bologna to Alba run on average 29 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 263 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 263 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 29 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 20:10 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo from Bologna to Alba trainsFrecciarossa, Regionale, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Alba from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Alba train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Alba by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alba, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Alba
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Via Roma.
- Osteria dell'Arco
- Petricore Enoteca con Cucina
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Savona
- Hotel Calissano
- Hotel Langhe
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional connections
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