Overview: trains from Rome to Alba
Find the key information for travelling by train from Rome to Alba, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Rome to Alba train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Rome to Alba by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Rome to Alba take around 5 hours and 33 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 475 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Rome is scheduled to depart at around 00:09. The last departure is usually at around 23:15 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Rome at around 06:00, with the last train leaving at around 22:35. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 17 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 30 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$73.97.
We think any time is a great time to visit Alba, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Alba.
Is there a direct train from Rome to Alba?
The journey between Rome and Alba usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Rome to Alba every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Rome to Alba?
The Rome to Alba train travel takes about 5 hours and 33 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Rome to Alba train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Alba leaving Rome at around 00:09 and the last train leaving at around 23:15 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Rome at around 06:00, with the final departure at 22:35.
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