A short and useful list

Practical tips for a great vacation in the Langhe region

Welcome to our Practical Tips section, designed to guide you step by step as you explore the Langhe with complete peace of mind. Here you’ll find logistical details—from train and car connections to rental options, from parking information to on-request transfer suggestions—gathered and verified using official sources from the Piedmont Region, the Municipality of Alba, and Langhe Turismo.

With our years of experience as a specialized tour operator, we offer practical recommendations and tailored solutions to meet every travel need. Follow our advice and get ready to experience your next journey: SlowDays, naturally!

Practical-advice

How to Reach the Langhe

You can easily reach the Langhe from Turin, Milan, and Genoa.

From the A21 (Turin–Piacenza) motorway: take the Asti East exit. From Liguria, follow the A26–E25 motorway from Genoa.

  • By train

Turin–Alba line: direct service Turin Porta Susa ↔ Alba. The train also stops at Caselle Airport. It takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to get to the airport and 1 hour from Turin. Trains run every hour during the day.

Key railway stations

    • Turin Porta Susa: Corso Bolzano, 10121 Torino TO
    • Turin Porta Nuova: Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 58, 10121 Torino TO
    • Asti: Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, 14, 14100 Asti AT
    • Bra: Piazza Roma 29 12042 Bra CN
    • Alba: Piazza Trento Trieste 1 12051 Alba CN

  • By plane

    • Turin–Caselle (TRN)
      Main aiThe main for Piedmont, serving domestic and international flights. The Turin–Alba train stops at Caselle Torino Nord station.

    • Milan Malpensa (MXP) / Linate (LIN)
      160–180 km away; recommended for flights outside the EU.

    • Cuneo–Levaldigi (CUF)
      Secondary airport with a limited flight schedule.

On-Demand Private Transfers

We offer on-demand services and arrange personalized transfers for you:

  • On-Demand Booking
    Please include your transportation needs when requesting a tour. We work with a network of reliable local providers at fair prices.

  • Vehicles and Rates
    We can book transfers for couples or groups. Rates always depend on the vehicle and the distance.

  • Language and Comfort
    Local drivers speak Italian. On request, we can also arrange English-speaking drivers; vehicles are air-conditioned.

Car rental

There are many car rental agencies in the area. We do not deal with them directly, but we can provide you with their contact details if necessary.

Vespa and Bike/e-Bike Rentals

One of our specialties is Vespa tours and e-bike tours. We provide the rental vehicle, helmet, on-tour assistance, and a map outlining the must-see stops—plus wine and food stops to enrich your experience. Our Vespa rental comes with a bonus: you don’t need to refill the tank before returning it; we cover the fuel for you.

Alba’s agenda and useful numbers

Emergency numbers (single European number):

  • 112 – Single number for Police, Carabinieri, Fire Department, Medical Assistance.

  • 118 – Emergency Medical Services (alternative to 112).

  • 113 – State Police.

  • 115 – Fire Department.

  • 117 – Finance Police.

Non-urgent medical assistance (Continuity of Care):

  • 116 117 – Single national number for urgent medical needs during the night, weekends, and holidays, when your family doctor is not available.

  • In case of emergency, call 112 immediately.

Local useful numbers:

  • Emergency Room – Verduno Hospital: +39 0172 408111

  • Carabinieri Emergency Service – Alba: +39 0173 212868

  • Municipality of Alba (switchboard): +39 0173 298711

International dialing codes and call formats:

  • Italy country code: +39

  • From Italian mobile to local landline: 0173 + number; to mobile: 3xx + number

  • From abroad to Alba: +39 0173 + number

 

National holidays (also observed in Alba):

  1. January 1 – New Year’s Day

  2. January 6 – Epiphany

  3. April 25 – Liberation Day

  4. May 1 – Labor Day

  5. June 2 – Republic Day

  6. August 15 – Ferragosto (Assumption Day)

  7. November 1 – All Saints’ Day

  8. December 8 – Immaculate Conception

  9. December 25 – Christmas

  10. December 26 – Saint Stephen’s Day

  11. Local holiday in Alba: August 10 – St. Lawrence (patron saint of the city)

 

Alba weekly market days

  • Tuesday, Thursday in Piazza Prunotto
  • Saturday – main market in the historic center, from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with about 200 stalls (including 54 food stalls). The streets and squares involved are: Via Maestra (Via Vittorio Emanuele II), Via Cavour, Piazza del Duomo (also known as Piazza Risorgimento), Piazza Elvio Pertinace, Piazza Marconi, Piazza Prunotto
  • Wednesday – small market in Piazza San Paolo
  • Friday – small market in Corso Europa

 

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