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Thinking about taking the train from Beaune to Alba? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 12 hours 33 minutes to travel the 222 miles (357 km) from Beaune to Alba by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 45 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You can travel on this route with either SNCF and Trenitalia trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Beaune to Alba are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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First train | 06:08 | |
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Last train | 19:58 | |
Departure station | Beaune | |
Arrival station | Alba | |
Journey time | From 7h 45m | |
Distance | 222 miles (357 km) | |
Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train and bus operators | SNCF, SNCF Voyageurs, Trenitalia |
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
SNCF is the national train operator of France. It operates all domestic trains and routes across France, as well as international services to Spain and Germany. There are three different types of domestic trains that operate under the SNCF banner – TGV (high-speed, full-service trains that connect the major cities in France), Intercités (usually a more frequent stopping service, but with all the amenities), and TER (regional train services with basic onboard facilities).
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