The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Alba
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€32
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
83
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Alba is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Alba will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Alba without transferring at least once.
Regionale TRENORD 10043 · Regionale 11068 · Regionale 11779
Regionale Veloce 2325 · Regionale 11779
Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 11072 · Regionale 11783
Regionale Veloce 2325 · Regionale 11779 · SFM4 26463
Regionale Veloce 2325 · Regionale 11779 · SFM4 26463
9904+
SFM4 26430
9916+
SFM4 26448
9920+
SFM4 26454
9900+
SFM4 26418
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9292+
SFM4 26510Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Milan to Alba
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Alba among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, and a bus costs an average of €29.
Distance: 124 km
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Live departures
Milan to Alba train times
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:49 AM Milan | 3h06 | 1:55 PM Alba | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Alba
Trains from Milan to Alba run on average 46 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 46 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 20:30 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo from Milan to Alba trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Milan and Alba from €12. 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 Milan to Alba
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Alba by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alba, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Milan Centrale, which is located around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Alba, located 0.4 miles (745 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan to Alba
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with several parking lots in the vicinity.
- Ristorante El Brellin
- Osteria del Binari
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Milano Navigli
- Maison Borella
- Art Hotel Navigli
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line M2
- Tram: Line 2, Line 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, accessible from Viale Certosa.
- Burger King
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Mirage
- Klima Hotel Milano Fiere
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 14
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several parking lots in the vicinity.
- Trattoria Casa Fontana
- Osteria del Treno
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Sunflower
- Hotel Valganna
- Hotel Ares Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Lines 82, 92
- Tram: Line 2
- Ristorante Al Vecchio Porco
- Osteria dei Vecchi Sapori
- Outside the main entrance.
- Free of charge
- Radisson Blu Hotel Milan
- Hotel Sunflower
- Hotel Berlino
- Free
- Tram: Line 12
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Via Rombon.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole
- Osteria Lambrate
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- MEININGER Milano Lambrate
- Hotel Gamma
- Hotel Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, accessible from Viale Enrico Forlanini.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Molise 2
- Hotel Del Sud
- Free
- The station is a single-level structure with two platforms serving suburban and regional trains.
- Tram: Line 27
- Bus: Several lines available including Line 73 to Linate Airport
- Train: S9 suburban line
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Hotel MM Dateo
- Hotel Dateo Milano
- Free
- The station is underground with two main platforms for the Milan Passante railway.
- Metro: Line S1, Line S2
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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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