BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Alba
Updated: July 11, 2026 · Province of CN
To book a taxi in Alba, call the radio taxi at 0172 431662. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Alba, heart of the Langhe and world capital of white truffle, taxi service is not organized around a single large city-wide radio taxi dispatch as in big cities: the most reliable solution remains direct phone booking with operators active in the area, such as Taxi Langa di Surra Bruno (0172 431662), based in Bra with service extending to Alba, Cuneo and Fossano. Alternatively, many visitors rely on local chauffeur-driven hire (NCC) operators for transfers to the wineries of Barolo and Barbaresco or for airport transfers, booking a few days in advance. Since there is no taxi rank always present on the street, it's best to call, message via WhatsApp, or ask the hotel reception to book the ride, especially during the Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba, when demand rises sharply on autumn weekends. Uber is not available in Alba, and the main national apps (FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi) do not yet cover the province of Cuneo, so the phone remains the most practical tool. For information or if you have trouble finding a direct contact, the IAT Tourist Office of Alba (Piazza Risorgimento 2, tel. 0173 35833) can direct you to an available operator.
Call the radio taxi
0172 431662 Taxi Langa di Surra Bruno
Apps to call a taxi in Alba
| Uber — Not available in Alba or in the province of Cuneo: in Uber's official list of Italian cities, only Torino (about 80 km away) appears, and there only the Uber Black/NCC chauffeur-driven tier is active, not the classic dynamic-fare UberX. | Not available |
| FreeNow — Covers mainly major Italian cities (including Torino); no operators linked to Alba or the province of Cuneo appear in the app. | Not available |
| itTaxi — In the official list of cities covered in Piemonte, Alessandria appears, but not Alba, Bra or Cuneo: the app cannot be used to book a local taxi in Alba. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Active in around twenty Italian cities, including Torino; no rides appear to be available in the Alba/Langhe area. | Not available |
| appTaxi — The official list of covered cities does not include any location in Piemonte, including Alba. | Not available |
| BTaxi — Covers Torino, Bologna, Alessandria, Empoli, Genova and Barcelona: the province of Cuneo, and therefore Alba, is not included in the coverage. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Cuneo-Levaldigi (CUF) · ~47 km from the center
Cuneo-Levaldigi Airport (CUF) is the closest to Alba (about 47 km by road, around 55-60 minutes by car), but has few flights (seasonal connections to Cagliari, Bari, Trapani, Comiso, and Munich). The single taxi number for the Levaldigi area, provided by the airport itself, is 0171 692113 (Cuneo radio taxi): it's best to call ahead, as taxis are not always waiting for flights. Torino Caselle Airport (TRN), about 78-80 km and 1h15 by car from Alba, has many more flights but is farther away: from there a guaranteed maximum municipal fare of 40 EUR applies only to rides into central Torino, not to Alba, so for the Caselle-Alba route you should ask for a quote (extra-urban metered taxi or NCC with an agreed fare).
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic centre of Alba has a pedestrian area with electronic gates (varchi elettronici) operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (access allowed only to authorized vehicles, residents/domiciled persons, people with disabilities, and goods vehicles within the permitted time slots of 7:00-11:00). There is also a night-time ZTL (limited traffic zone) on via Rattazzi from 20:30 to 5:00 every day, and a daytime ZTL in the historic centre bounded by the ring road (corso Matteotti, Bandiera, Coppino, Bixio). Access for visitors must be requested via the municipal portal pass.brav.it/Alba/FrontOffice/. Source: Comune di Alba.
Practical tips
- For visits to the wineries of Barolo, Barbaresco and La Morra, it's best to book a taxi or a local NCC with an agreed fare for a multi-hour tour, much more cost-effective than the meter for itineraries with several stops among the hills.
- During the Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba (October-November), taxi demand rises sharply on weekends: book a few days in advance, especially for the evening return trip from the historic centre.
- Since there are no taxis always waiting on the street, the safest way to find one is to call directly or ask for help from the reception of hotels, agriturismi or wineries, which often have a trusted contact.
- For transfers from Torino Caselle or Cuneo Levaldigi airports, since both are 45-80 km from Alba, book in advance by phone or WhatsApp and ask for a quote, as there is no published fixed fare for these routes.
- Remember that a ZTL (limited traffic zone) with a pedestrian area active 24 hours a day is in force in the historic centre of Alba; to reach hotels or restaurants inside the zone, it's best to be dropped off at the edge of the ZTL or check with the driver about the permitted access procedures.
Frequently asked questions
How do you book a taxi in Alba?
In Alba there is no large city-wide radio taxi dispatch as in big cities: the most reliable way is to call an operator directly, for example Taxi Langa (0172 431662, based in Bra with service also to Alba), or ask the reception of your hotel or winery to book the ride for you. Alternatively, you can contact local NCC operators for transfers and tours.
Does Uber work in Alba?
No. According to Uber's official list of Italian cities, the service is not present in Alba or elsewhere in the province of Cuneo; the closest city with Uber is Torino, about 80 km away, and there only Uber Black (chauffeur-driven NCC) is available, not a dynamic-fare taxi service.
How much does a taxi from Cuneo Levaldigi airport to Alba cost?
There is no published fixed fare for this route: the distance is about 47 km by road. It's best to call ahead the single taxi number for Cuneo (0171 692113, provided by the airport itself) or a local operator and ask for a quote, or agree on a fixed fare with an NCC.
Are taxis available during the Fiera del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba?
Yes, but demand rises sharply on the autumn weekends of the event: since there are only a few operators active in town, it's advisable to book a few days in advance, especially for the evening return to hotels and agriturismi outside the centre.
How can you reach the wineries of Barolo and Barbaresco without your own car?
The most practical solution is a taxi or a local NCC with an agreed fare for a multi-hour tour or a full day among the hills of the Langhe, much more cost-effective than a metered taxi for itineraries with several stops among different wineries.
Nearby cities
Sources: comune.alba.cn.it · comune.alba.cn.it · taxilanga.it · cuneoairport.com · aeroportoditorino.it · comune.cuneo.it · uber.com · apptaxi.it · ittaxi.it · visitlmr.it · en.wikipedia.org