How to get to Aosta: complete transport guide

How to get to Aosta by train

Aosta is the terminus of the Chivasso-Aosta railway line (via Ivrea), operated by Trenitalia. Aosta station is in Piazza Manzetti, a short walk from the old town and the Arch of Augustus.

From Torino Porta Nuova the journey takes about 2 hours on direct regional trains (frequency every 1-2 hours). From Milano Centrale it takes about 3 hours with a change at Chivasso or Ivrea. From Rome the journey requires about 5-6 hours with a Frecciarossa to Turin and then a regional to Aosta.

Practical tips

There is no high-speed service to Aosta: the train is scenic but slow, crossing the lower Valley with mountain views
Direct Aosta trains leave from Torino Porta Susa without changes
In winter trains may be delayed by snow: check Trenitalia alerts
The station is small but has a bar and newsstand; the centre is 5 minutes' walk away

How to get to Aosta by car

Aosta has good motorway connections:

From Turin: A5 Turin-Aosta (110 km, about 1 hour 15 minutes). Scenic motorway with views of Mont Blanc and Gran Paradiso
From Milan: A4 to Santhià, then A5 to Aosta (185 km, about 2 hours)
From France (Chamonix): Mont Blanc Tunnel (toll about 50 euros return for cars), then A5
From Switzerland (Martigny): Great St Bernard Tunnel (toll about 30 euros) or summer pass (closed in winter)

Parking

Megalithic area car park (Piazza Roncas): large, free in evening hours and holidays
Piazza Plouves covered car park: central, paid (1.50 euro/hour)
Ex-Autostazione car park in Via Carrel: near the station
Blue lines in the centre (0.80-1.20 euro/hour); time discs in residential areas
Note: in winter, snow chains or winter tyres are mandatory on the A5 and mountain roads

How to get to Aosta by plane

Aosta's regional airport Corrado Gex at Saint-Christophe exists but has virtually no commercial traffic. Useful airports are:

**Turin Caselle** (120 km): the most convenient, connected by direct shuttle buses to Aosta (Savda) in summer and ski season
**Milan Malpensa** (180 km): major international hub, then A4+A5 by car (2 hours 15 minutes) or Malpensa Express + regional via Turin
**Geneva Cointrin** (150 km): excellent alternative from Switzerland/northern Europe, then through the Great St Bernard

From Turin Caselle the Savda shuttle to Aosta takes about 2 hours (limited services: book in advance).

How to get to Aosta by bus

Bus services are mainly operated by Savda, offering comprehensive connections:

**Savda Turin-Aosta**: frequent services from Turin bus station (about 2 hours)
**Savda Milan-Aosta**: direct connection (about 3 hours)
**FlixBus**: connections from Rome, Milan, Turin and Genoa
**Savda Courmayeur-Aosta**: frequent services along the valley (40 minutes)

Aosta bus station is in Via Carrel, adjacent to the railway station.

Local transport in Aosta

Aosta's Roman old town is compact and perfectly walkable: from the Arch of Augustus to the Roman Theatre, from the Collegiate Church of Sant'Orso to the Cathedral, everything is just minutes apart. The urban service is operated by SVAP with lines connecting the outer districts (Porossan, Signayes, Arpuilles).

To reach mountain resorts (Pila, Cogne, Cervinia, Courmayeur) you need Savda buses or your own car. In winter the Aosta-Pila cable car departs from the city centre and reaches the ski slopes in 18 minutes.