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Compare train and bus for Milan to Alessandria
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Alessandria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, while a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Milan to Alessandria
Compare the available ways to get from Milan to Alessandria, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Alessandria:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Alessandria costing on average $27 (€23).
Other travel options to Alessandria take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $36 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€17). The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Alessandria
How to get from Milan to Alessandria by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Alessandria is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TRENORD 100451:16 PM1h25Milano S. Cristoforo2:41 PMAlessandria station$111One-way0 transfers
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Regionale TRENORD 100451:16 PM1h25Milano S. Cristoforo2:41 PMAlessandria station$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Regionale TRENORD 23713:38 PM1h06Milan Rogoredo4:44 PMAlessandria station$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 100615:16 PM1h25Milano S. Cristoforo6:41 PMAlessandria station$111One-way0 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 100656:16 PM1h25Milano S. Cristoforo7:41 PMAlessandria station$111One-way0 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 100738:16 PM1h25Milano S. Cristoforo9:41 PMAlessandria station$111One-way0 transfers
S13 TRENORD 24327 · Autobus TRENORD 573A9:54 AM2h26Milan Rogoredo12:20 PMAlessandria station$131One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM4h10Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano10:40 PMAlessandria, Piazzale Curiel (stazione FS)$231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Alessandria:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Alessandria costing on average $27 (€23).
Other travel options to Alessandria take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Alessandria as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Alessandria station.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Alessandria, Piazzale Curiel (stazione FS).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Alessandria by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Alessandria by train.
- 14 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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