The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence to Alba
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
6 h 17 m
Average duration
7 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Alba is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Alba will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 2 trains that leave Florence for Alba on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 276 km distance in an average of 7 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 17 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 7 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Alba
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Alba among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €103.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€43 Average price Cheapest | €167 Average price | €50 Average price |
5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Florence to Alba train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Alba trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:25 AM Florence | 4h15 | 10:40 AM Alba | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:38 AM Florence | 6h17 | 3:55 PM Alba | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM Florence | 4h43 | 2:53 PM Alba | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 12:03 AM Florence | 7h52 | 7:55 AM Alba | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence to Alba
Distance 171 miles (276 km) |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 23:07 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Florence to Alba start from as low as $36 (€29) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $52 (€43) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity from Florence to Alba trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Intercity trains will get you between Florence and Alba from $36 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Florence to Alba

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Florence to Alba
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Moka Café
- The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
- Florence Stadium B&B
- Hotel Villa Liana
- Hotel della Robbia
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Bus lines: 12, 13, 33
- Train lines: FA, IC, ICN, R
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via dello Steccuto.
- Trattoria Fratelli Briganti
- Osteria di Poneta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Corolle
- Hotel Dalmazia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-9 for intercity and high-speed trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Via Roma.
- Osteria dell'Arco
- Petricore Enoteca con Cucina
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Savona
- Hotel Calissano
- Hotel Langhe
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional connections
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