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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Alba is to train and bus which costs €16 - €22 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Alba is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Como and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Como to Alba. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Alba via Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Como to Alba?

The distance between Como and Alba is 253 km. The road distance is 195.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Alba without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €40 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Como to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Alba train from?

Como to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.

Where does the Como to Alba train arrive?

Como to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Como to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Alba is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Como to Alba.

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

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1856+ hotels available in Alba.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
3h 50m
€43–95
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Astitrain
3. Take the bus from Asti - Autostazione - Movicentro - Piazzale Medaglie D'oro to Alba - Autostazionebus 49
5h 25m
€16–21
Drive 195.8 km
1. Drive from Como to Albacar 195.8 km
2h 3m
€31–45
Train via Rho
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Rho Fiera Milanotrain S11
2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
3h 56m
€29–110

Como to Alba by train

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Distance: 253.3 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Alba via Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa in around 3h 50m.

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