How to Travel from
Sofia to Alba Iulia
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Alba Iulia, Romania
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Alba Iulia
Composite routes from Sofia to Alba Iulia
Cheapest
8 h 9 min
Car
538 km.
from $29
Other
13 h
374 km.
from $54.61
17 h 1 min
375 km.
from $68.61
9 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
375 km.
from $179.02
14 h 30 min
375 km.
Select a ticket
18 h 16 min
374 km.
from $48.72
10 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
375 km.
from $130.76
Route Navigator Sofia - Alba Iulia
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Continue onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 15 м
15 м
Turn slight right onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков, 1 km 858 м
1 km 858 м
Turn right onto бул. Васил Левски
бул. Васил Левски, 205 м
205 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Янко Сакъзов
бул. Янко Сакъзов, 56 km 486 м
56 km 486 м
Keep right and take 17 toward Ботевград, Враца, Оряхово, Видин
Ботевград, Враца, Оряхово, Видин, 17, 48 km 790 м
48 km 790 м
Keep right onto 1
331 м
331 м
Continue onto Околовръстен път Враца
Околовръстен път Враца, 8 km 766 м
8 km 766 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Мито Орозов
Мито Орозов, 1 km 286 м
1 km 286 м
Turn slight right onto 15
26 km 114 м
26 km 114 м
Keep left onto 15
41 km 20 м
41 km 20 м
Keep right onto 6-ти септември
6-ти септември, 89 м
89 м
Keep right
211 м
211 м
Turn sharp left onto Любен Каравелов
Любен Каравелов, 64 м
64 м
Turn right onto 22-ри септември
22-ри септември, 346 м
346 м
Continue onto 11
214 м
214 м
Keep left
238 м
238 м
Turn slight left
17 м
17 м
Turn left
39 м
39 м
Turn right onto 15
328 м
328 м
Attention, take ferry ()
2 km 158 м
2 km 158 м
Leave ferry and continue onto DN55
4 km 438 м
4 km 438 м
Turn right onto Strada Războieni
Strada Războieni, 91 м
91 м
Turn left onto Strada General Dragalina
Strada General Dragalina, 184 м
184 м
Turn right onto Strada Alexandru Ioan Cuza
Strada Alexandru Ioan Cuza, 11 km 666 м
11 km 666 м
Turn left onto Strada Caracal
Strada Caracal, 18 km 732 м
18 km 732 м
Turn left onto Strada Unirii
Strada Unirii, 481 м
481 м
Turn right
348 м
348 м
Turn left onto Strada Școala Mixtă
Strada Școala Mixtă, 149 м
149 м
Turn right onto Strada Tosca
Strada Tosca, 441 м
441 м
Keep right onto Strada Tosca
Strada Tosca, 120 м
120 м
Turn left onto Strada Principală
Strada Principală, 66 м
66 м
Keep right onto Strada Saliște
Strada Saliște, 2 km 256 м
2 km 256 м
Turn sharp right
171 м
171 м
Turn left
1 km 902 м
1 km 902 м
Turn right onto Strada Principală
Strada Principală, 2 km 830 м
2 km 830 м
Keep right onto DJ542
13 km 919 м
13 km 919 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Strada Trandafirilor
Strada Trandafirilor, 5 km 228 м
5 km 228 м
Turn right
28 м
28 м
Turn right onto DJ542 and drive toward Caracal
Caracal, 2 km 148 м
2 km 148 м
Turn right onto Strada Bradului
Strada Bradului, 171 м
171 м
Turn left onto Strada Iancu Jianu
Strada Iancu Jianu, 38 м
38 м
Turn right onto Strada Mărului
Strada Mărului, 429 м
429 м
Turn right onto Strada Cuza Vodă
Strada Cuza Vodă, 86 м
86 м
Turn right onto Strada Toma Rușcă
Strada Toma Rușcă, 70 м
70 м
Turn left onto Strada Radu Șerban
Strada Radu Șerban, 127 м
127 м
Turn sharp right onto Strada Bicaz
Strada Bicaz, 81 м
81 м
Turn left
14 м
14 м
Turn left onto Strada Tîrgul Vechi
Strada Tîrgul Vechi, 7 м
7 м
Turn right onto Strada Lotrului
Strada Lotrului, 481 м
481 м
Turn right onto Strada Lotrului
Strada Lotrului, 198 м
198 м
Turn left onto Strada Negru Vodă
Strada Negru Vodă, 113 м
113 м
Turn left onto Strada Carpați
Strada Carpați, 12 km 81 м
12 km 81 м
Continue onto DN64
21 km 142 м
21 km 142 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
50 м
50 м
Turn slight right onto DN64
29 km 134 м
29 km 134 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Strada Tudor Vladimirescu
Strada Tudor Vladimirescu, 311 м
311 м
Keep right onto Strada Tudor Vladimirescu
Strada Tudor Vladimirescu, 14 м
14 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Strada Tudor Vladimirescu
Strada Tudor Vladimirescu, 2 km 397 м
2 km 397 м
Continue onto DN64
12 km 671 м
12 km 671 м
Turn right onto DN64
Turn left onto DN64
28 km 450 м
28 km 450 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Stolniceni
Strada Stolniceni, 4 km 858 м
4 km 858 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Râureni
Strada Râureni, 3 km 841 м
3 km 841 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Calea lui Traian
Calea lui Traian, 1 km 494 м
1 km 494 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Calea lui Traian
Calea lui Traian, 2 km 881 м
2 km 881 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Calea lui Traian
Calea lui Traian, 349 м
349 м
Keep right
33 м
33 м
Turn sharp left onto Strada Dacia
Strada Dacia, 2 м
2 м
Keep right
1 km 624 м
1 km 624 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Calea lui Traian
Calea lui Traian, 1 km 713 м
1 km 713 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Calea lui Traian
Calea lui Traian, 383 м
383 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Calea lui Traian
Calea lui Traian, 1 km 531 м
1 km 531 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Calea lui Traian
Calea lui Traian, 1 km 455 м
1 km 455 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Calea lui Traian
Calea lui Traian, 13 km 616 м
13 km 616 м
Keep right onto Centura Călimănești and drive toward Sibiu, Brezoi, Jiblea
Centura Călimănești, Sibiu, Brezoi, Jiblea, 1 km 120 м
1 km 120 м
Turn left onto Strada Șerban Cantacuzino
Strada Șerban Cantacuzino, 175 м
175 м
Turn right onto Strada Șerban Cantacuzino
Strada Șerban Cantacuzino, 399 м
399 м
Turn right onto Calea lui Traian
Calea lui Traian, 5 km 312 м
5 km 312 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN7
37 km 598 м
37 km 598 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto DN7
15 km 489 м
15 km 489 м
Turn left onto Strada Traian
Strada Traian, 1 km 131 м
1 km 131 м
Turn slight left onto DN7
180 м
180 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
86 km 824 м
86 km 824 м
Keep right toward DN1
DN1, 494 м
494 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto DN1
5 km 377 м
5 km 377 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN1
4 km 701 м
4 km 701 м
Continue onto Strada Regimentul V Vânători
Strada Regimentul V Vânători, 1 km 184 м
1 km 184 м
Turn left onto Strada Take Ionescu
Strada Take Ionescu, 75 м
75 м
Turn right onto Strada Traian
Strada Traian, 1 km 837 м
1 km 837 м
Turn left onto Strada Munteniei
Strada Munteniei, 51 м
51 м
Turn right onto Strada Lucian Blaga
Strada Lucian Blaga, 185 м
185 м
Turn right onto Strada Basarabiei
Strada Basarabiei, 229 м
229 м
Turn left onto Piața Ion I. C. Brătianu
Piața Ion I. C. Brătianu, 68 м
68 м
Turn sharp right
117 м
117 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Found: 14
FL
FlixBus
Website
UI
Union Ivkoni
Website
AT
Atlas Taxi
Website
FA
Fany
Website
AP
Aerotran Pass
Website
OG
Omega Group
Website
GP
Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Website
DA
Dacos
Website
RS
Romtimex SRL
Website
TC
Tur Cento Trans
Website
VO
Voltrans
Website
CO
Cotofana
Website
DT
Dikel Tour
Website
ET
Expres Transport
Website
Airlines
Found: 7
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Alba Iulia?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Alba Iulia is to train which costs $41.30 - $54.35 and takes 17h 1m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Alba Iulia?
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Alba Iulia is to drive which takes 8h 44m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Alba Iulia?
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Alba Iulia via Ruse and Sibiu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
Is there a direct train between Sofia and Alba Iulia?
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Alba Iulia via Vidin and Craiova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.
How far is it from Sofia to Alba Iulia?
The distance between Sofia and Alba Iulia is 739 km. The road distance is 569 km.
How do I travel from Sofia to Alba Iulia without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia to Alba Iulia without a car is to bus via Ruse which takes 13h and costs $42.39 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Alba Iulia?
It takes approximately 13h to get from Sofia to Alba Iulia, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Alba Iulia bus from?
Sofia to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Alba Iulia train from?
Sofia to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
Train or bus from Sofia to Alba Iulia?
The best way to get from Sofia to Alba Iulia is to bus via Ruse which takes 13h and costs $42.39 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $41.30 - $54.35 and takes 17h 1m.
Where does the Sofia to Alba Iulia bus arrive?
Sofia to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Ruse Central Bus Station.
Where does the Sofia to Alba Iulia train arrive?
Sofia to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.
Can I drive from Sofia to Alba Iulia?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Alba Iulia is 569 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Sofia to Alba Iulia.
Where can I stay near Alba Iulia?
There are 256+ hotels available in Alba Iulia. Prices start at $19.16 per night.
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