How to get to Asti: complete transport guide
Practical guide to reaching Asti in Piedmont: trains from Turin and Milan, motorway, buses and Turin and Milan airports. All connections for the Langhe region.
How to get to Asti: all the ways to reach the capital of Monferrato
Asti, in the heart of Piedmont, is the capital of Monferrato and the UNESCO heritage hills. Famous for its Palio horse race, sparkling wine and Piedmontese cuisine, it is well connected to Turin and Milan. Here is how to reach it.
Nearest airports to Asti
Asti does not have its own airport, but two important airports serve the area.
Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)
Located about 80 km from Asti, this is the nearest airport. From Turin Caselle, you can reach Torino Porta Nuova station by train (about 30 minutes) or shuttle bus. From Torino Porta Nuova, frequent trains depart for Asti.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
About 170 km away, it offers many more international flights. The Malpensa Express connects the airport to Milano Centrale, from where trains depart for Asti (about 1 hour 30 minutes with a change at Alessandria or direct).
Milan Linate Airport (LIN)
Closer than Malpensa (about 150 km), it is connected to central Milan by the M4 metro line. From Milano Centrale, you continue to Asti by train.
By train: the most convenient way
Asti has a well-connected railway station on the Turin-Genoa line and the Turin-Alessandria-Milan line.
From Turin
Frequent regional trains connect Torino Porta Nuova to Asti in about 35-50 minutes. Frequency is high, with departures every 30-60 minutes. This is the most convenient and fastest connection.
From Milan
From Milano Centrale, you can reach Asti in about 1 hour 30 minutes by fast regional or InterCity trains, often with a change at Alessandria. Some direct trains are available.
From Genoa
Regional trains from Genova Piazza Principe via Alessandria. Travel time about 1 hour 45 minutes with a change.
From Rome and the south
From Rome, take the high-speed train to Turin (about 4 hours 30 minutes) and from there the regional to Asti. The total journey is about 5-6 hours.
By bus
Bus connections to and from Asti are provided by various companies.
From Turin
Suburban buses connect Turin to Asti in about 1 hour. Useful especially at weekends when trains are less frequent.
From the Langhe and Monferrato
Local buses connect Asti with the towns of Monferrato and the Langhe (Nizza Monferrato, Canelli, Costigliole d'Asti). Frequency is limited but useful for those without a car.
By car
The car is the ideal means of exploring the hills and wineries of Monferrato.
From Turin
Take the A21 Turin-Piacenza motorway and exit at Asti Est or Asti Ovest. About 60 km in 50 minutes. Alternatively, the Turin bypass and the A33 Asti-Cuneo.
From Milan
Take the A7 Milan-Genoa motorway to the junction with the A21 at Alessandria, then continue to Asti. About 150 km in 1 hour 45 minutes. Alternatively, the A26 to Casale Monferrato and then the state road.
From Genoa
A26 motorway to Alessandria, then A21 to Asti. About 150 km in 1 hour 30 minutes.
Parking
Asti has several free and fee-paying car parks near the historic centre. The Piazza Campo del Palio car park is the largest and most central. The historic centre is partly a restricted traffic zone.
Transfers and taxis
From Turin airport, private transfers to Asti are available (about 80-120 euros). The local taxi service is present at the railway station and in the city centre.
Practical tips
- The train from Turin is the fastest and most practical way to reach Asti
- A car is essential for exploring the wineries and villages of Monferrato
- During the Palio of Asti (September), book everything well in advance
- From Turin airport, the train-plus-train connection is the most economical
- The Langhe roads are scenic but narrow and winding: drive carefully
- Asti is an excellent starting point for visiting Alba, Barolo and the Langhe
