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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Alba is to bus and train which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Alba is to drive which takes 5h and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Alba. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at ALBA - C. F.lli Bandiera / Stazione FS via SAVONA - Corso V. Veneto / Via Puccini N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Alba. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Alba via Lyon Part Dieu and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Marseille to Alba?

The distance between Marseille and Alba is 525 km. The road distance is 371.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Alba without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 11m and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Marseille to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Alba bus from?

Marseille to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Alba train from?

Marseille to Alba train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Train or bus from Marseille to Alba?

The best way to get from Marseille to Alba is to train via Lyon which takes 8h 28m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Marseille to Alba bus arrive?

Marseille to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Savona station.

Where does the Marseille to Alba train arrive?

Marseille to Alba train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Alba is 371 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Marseille to Alba.

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

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Alba.

Marseille to Alba - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Marseille to Alba by bus, train, train (TGV, Trenitalia), car, or train (Trenitalia)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Turinbus 404
2. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Albatrain Re
8h 11m
€42–68
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
8h 28m
€83–228
Drive 371.1 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Albacar 371.1 km
5h
€59–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Savonabus 404
2. Take the bus from SAVONA - Corso V. Veneto / Via Puccini N to ALBA - C. F.lli Bandiera / Stazione FSbus 204
8h 15m
Train
1. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
2. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimigliatrain C3
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Carmagnolatrain
9h 38m
€97–178

Marseille to Alba by bus and train

7Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 525 km
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and Alba, Piemonte, Italy?

You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Alba via Lyon Part Dieu and Torino Porta Susa in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to ALBA - C. F.lli Bandiera / Stazione FS via Savona and SAVONA - Corso V. Veneto / Via Puccini N in around 8h 15m.

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