Getting to Bra
Bra is in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont, in northwest Italy. It’s well connected by train from Turin and accessible by car from all directions. Here’s every way to get here.
By Train from Turin Airport
This is the easiest option if you’re flying in. There’s a direct train from Turin Airport (Torino Caselle) to Bra station, running every hour on the SFM 4 line (Cirié–Airport–Turin–Bra–Alba).
- Duration: About 1.5 hours
- Frequency: Hourly
- Schedule: Check sfmtorino.it for times. Verify holiday schedules carefully.
- Tickets: Buy via the Trenitalia app or at the station.
Important: Double-check the schedule for weekends and holidays, as some services are reduced.
From Bra Station to the Loft
The walk from Bra train station to Loft Trevisan is 350 meters — about 5 minutes on foot. Exit the station, and you’re practically there.
By Car
Driving Directions
The GPS coordinates for the courtyard entrance are:
GPS: 44.695910, 7.847134 Open in Google Maps
Once you arrive at the address (Via Luigi Mercantini 6), you’ll find a large gate. After passing through this gate and the next one, turn immediately left and follow the arcades until you reach the entrance door. You can unload your luggage here, then park in the designated areas.
Driving Distances
| From | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Turin Airport | 70 km | ~1.5 hour |
| Turin city center | 60 km | ~50 min |
| Milan Malpensa Airport | 200 km | ~2.5 hours |
| Genoa | 150 km | ~1.5 hours |
| Nice | 250 km | ~3 hours |
| Alba | 30 km | ~30 min |
| Barolo | 30 km | ~30 min |
Parking
Loft Trevisan includes a private underground garage at no additional cost. The entrance is in the courtyard.
There is also free parking in the surrounding areas:
- Green zones (courtyard and nearby streets): Free parking, no restrictions. White-striped spaces.
- Blue zones (adjacent streets): Free parking but subject to street cleaning restrictions on specific days. Check the posted signs.
No need to worry about finding parking, which is unusual for a town-center location. This is one of the advantages of Bra over larger towns like Alba.
By Taxi
If you need a taxi in Bra, it’s a small-town service. Contact us and we can provide the current local taxi number.
Local Public Transport
For bus routes and schedules in the area: Viaggi SAC
Bus connections include:
- University of Pollenzo
- Verduno Hospital
- Surrounding villages
For reaching the wine towns (Barolo, La Morra, Barbaresco), a car is strongly recommended. Public transport exists but is infrequent.
Nearest Airports
| Airport | Code | Distance | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turin Caselle | TRN | 70 km | Direct train to Bra. Domestic + European flights. |
| Milan Malpensa | MXP | 200 km | International long-haul flights. |
| Milan Linate | LIN | 200 km | Short-haul European flights. |
| Genoa Cristoforo Colombo | GOA | 150 km | Budget European carriers. |
| Cuneo Levaldigi | CUF | 40 km | Small regional airport, limited flights. |
Our recommendation: Fly into Turin Caselle and take the direct train. No car rental needed for Bra itself, and you can rent a car in Bra or Alba when you want to explore wine country.
Arriving Late?
If your flight arrives late and you miss the last train to Bra, let us know. We can help arrange a transfer from Turin Airport. It’s about a 1.5-hour drive.
Check-in is from 17:00 (5pm), but we’re flexible. Just let us know your plans and we’ll make it work.