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Musei Civici del Castello Visconteo
Pavia’s main civic museum in the Visconti Castle, with archaeology, sculpture, painting, and local history collections.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alessandria to Pavia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:34AM | Arrival Time 04:59AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Societa' Consortile Alessandrina Trasporti A Responsabilita' Limitata | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 06:28AM | Duration 11h48 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €4 |
The table below shows live departures for Alessandria to Pavia buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 PM Alessandria | 0h30 | 8:30 PM Pavia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM Alessandria | 0h30 | 9:10 PM Pavia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Alessandria to Pavia and enjoy the approximately 32 miles (52 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 05:23, the last at 21:52.
Distance 32 miles (52 km) |
First bus 5:23 AM |
Last bus 9:52 PM |
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Discover the best of Pavia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pavia trip today.
Pavia’s main civic museum in the Visconti Castle, with archaeology, sculpture, painting, and local history collections.
University museum displaying historic scientific instruments that reveal Pavia’s major role in medicine and physics.
Natural history museum famous for Spallanzani collections and one of Italy’s oldest scientific displays.
Scenic riverside promenade along the Ticino, popular for walking, cycling, and postcard views of the bridge.
Central square framed by the cathedral and civic buildings, ideal for orientation, photos, and daily city life.
Large public park around the Visconti Castle, great for walks, shade, and a break between museum visits.
A rich risotto cooked with local pork sausage and red wine from Oltrepò Pavese, reflecting the area’s rice fields and wine culture.
Traditional stuffed fresh pasta from Pavia, filled with braised meat and served in broth or with butter and sage at festive family meals.
Slow-braised beef dish cooked with Bonarda or Barbera wine, a classic of the Pavia area tied to local red wine production.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Italian tasting menus in an elegant contemporary setting.
Historic, traditional restaurant serving classic Pavia and Lombard dishes in a warm, old-school atmosphere.
Well-known local trattoria appreciated for seasonal Lombard cooking, rice dishes, and a relaxed traditional dining room.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are usually cheaper than Milan, while trains and local transport remain reasonably priced for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is enough at cafes.
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Piazzale della Stazione -> Piazza della Vittoria, Pavia
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