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

The cheapest way to get from Carrara to Alba is to train via Genoa which costs €27 - €65 and takes 6h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrara to Alba?

The fastest way to get from Carrara to Alba is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Carrara and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrara to Alba. However, there are services departing from Piazza Matteotti and arriving at ALBA - Autostazione via Ospedale delle Apuane, Massa, Fermata 2603 - STAZIONE LINGOTTO, C. Maroncelli Dopo V. Nizza and Fermata 12593 - CANALE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Carrara and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Carrara to Alba. However, there are services departing from Carrara-Avenza and arriving at Alba via La Spezia Centrale and Asti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Carrara to Alba?

The distance between Carrara and Alba is 245 km. The road distance is 235.6 km.

How do I travel from Carrara to Alba without a car?

The best way to get from Carrara to Alba without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €25 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Carrara to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrara to Alba bus from?

Carrara to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Massa station.

Where do I catch the Carrara to Alba train from?

Carrara to Alba train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from La Spezia Centrale station.

Train or bus from Carrara to Alba?

The best way to get from Carrara to Alba is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €25 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Carrara to Alba bus arrive?

Carrara to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Carrara to Alba train arrive?

Carrara to Alba train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Asti station.

Can I drive from Carrara to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrara to Alba is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Carrara to Alba.

How do I get a train ticket from Carrara to Alba?

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1845+ hotels available in Alba.

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

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Astitrain Fr
2. Take the train from Asti to Albatrain Re
5h 29m
€26–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Massa to Turinbus 501
2. Take the bus from C. Maroncelli Dopo V. Nizza to Fermata 12593 - CANALEbus 2014
8h 20m
Drive 235.6 km
1. Drive from Carrara to Albacar 235.6 km
3h 6m
€37–53
Train via Genoa (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Carrara-Avenza to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Astitrain 2144 / ...
6h 39m
€27–62

Carrara to Alba by train (Trenitalia)

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.7 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Carrara, Italy and Alba, Piemonte, Italy?

You can take a train from Carrara-Avenza to Alba via La Spezia Centrale and Asti in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazza Matteotti to ALBA - Autostazione via Ospedale delle Apuane, Carrefour, Massa, Turin, Fermata 2603 - STAZIONE LINGOTTO, C. Maroncelli Dopo V. Nizza, and Fermata 12593 - CANALE in around 8h 20m.

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