What is the cheapest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba?

The cheapest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba?

The fastest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba. However, there are services departing from La Barmassa and arriving at Alba Stazione FS via Lycée Masséna, Nice Airport, Savona FS and Savona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba. However, there are services departing from Villefranche-sur-Mer and arriving at Alba via Ventimiglia and Carmagnola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba?

The distance between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Alba is 284 km. The road distance is 182.9 km.

How do I travel from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba without a car?

The best way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €35 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba bus from?

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.

Where do I catch the Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba train from?

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train or bus from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba?

The best way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba bus arrive?

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Savona station.

Where does the Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba train arrive?

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Carmagnola station.

Can I drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba is 183 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba.

How do I get a train ticket from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba?

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1811+ hotels available in Alba.

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Carmagnolatrain 3137 / ...
7h 2m
€38–56
Drive 182.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Albacar 182.9 km
3h 7m
€35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Savonabus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Savona to Alba Stazione FSbus 204
7h 43m
Train via Savona (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Savona to Carmagnolatrain 3114 / ...
7h 23m
€36–56

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Alba by train (Trenitalia)

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Distance: 284.2 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and Alba, Piemonte, Italy?

Trenitalia operates a train from Ventimiglia to Carmagnola 3 times a day. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Barmassa to Alba Stazione FS via Lycée Masséna, Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, Savona, Savona FS, Savona, and Savona in around 7h 43m.

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