How to Travel from
Istanbul to Alba Iulia
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Istanbul, Turkey → Alba Iulia, Romania
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Alba Iulia
Composite routes from Istanbul to Alba Iulia
Cheapest
12 h 45 min
Car
973 km.
from $53
Other
17 h 40 min
708 km.
from $116.61
19 h 2 min
Bus, Train
707 km.
from $97.73
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București,
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$82.80
Citylines
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Razgrad
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$34.39–$47.13
Fany
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Alba
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20
Bus from Sibiu to Alba
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01
Aerotran Pass
Bus from Cluj Airport to Alba
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$4.97–$5.73
Omega Group
Phone:
+359 878 155 116
Email:
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/en/transport_company/omega+group+84
Bus from Razgrad to Sibiu
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$38.22–$53.50
Dacos
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Alba
Ave. Duration:
6h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.94
Bus from Sibiu to Alba
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.11–$8.92
Romtimex SRL
Phone:
+4-0730-223.590
Website:
romtimex.autogari.ro/curse
Bus from Sibiu to Alba
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.06–$4.08
Tur Cento Trans
Phone:
+40-260-606343
Website:
cento.ro/
Bus from Sibiu to Alba
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.73–$8.28
Cotofana
Website:
cotofana.autogari.ro/index.php
Bus from Sibiu to Alba
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.35–$7.64
Train operators
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucharest to Ploieşti
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$8.92
Train from Ploieşti Vest to Alba
Ave. Duration:
6h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$40.76
Train from Videle to Alba
Ave. Duration:
9h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$50.95
Regio Călători
Train from Bucharest to Ploieşti
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.06–$3.82
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Byala
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$32.80
Train from Byala to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.31–$5.48
Train from Halkali to Videle
Ave. Duration:
13h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$32.80
Astra Trans Carpatic
Train from Bucharest to Ploieşti
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.64
Transferoviar Calatori
Train from Bucharest to Ploieşti
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.29–$3.06
S.C. Softrans S.R.L.
Train from Bucharest to Ploieşti
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.48–$5.86
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$509.54
Tarom
Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Istanbul to Cluj-Napoca
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$509.54
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Alba Iulia?
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Alba Iulia is to night train and train via Byala which costs $46.74 - $81.52 and takes 19h 57m.
What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Alba Iulia?
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Alba Iulia is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 19m and costs $103.26 - $293.48 .
Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Alba Iulia?
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Alba Iulia via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Alba Iulia?
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Alba Iulia via Halkali, Byala, Bucharest and Ploieşti Vest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 57m.
How far is it from Istanbul to Alba Iulia?
The distance between Istanbul and Alba Iulia is 887 km. The road distance is 971.6 km.
How do I travel from Istanbul to Alba Iulia without a car?
The best way to get from Istanbul to Alba Iulia without a car is to bus which takes 17h 40m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Alba Iulia?
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Istanbul to Alba Iulia, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Istanbul to Alba Iulia bus from?
Istanbul to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Where do I catch the Istanbul to Alba Iulia train from?
Istanbul to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Train, bus or fly from Istanbul to Alba Iulia?
The best way to get from Istanbul to Alba Iulia is to bus which takes 17h 40m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 . There are no good options to train or fly between Istanbul to Alba Iulia.
Where does the Istanbul to Alba Iulia bus arrive?
Istanbul to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Alba Iulia?
Alba Iulia is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 13:21 in Istanbul and 12:21 in Alba Iulia.
Where does the Istanbul to Alba Iulia train arrive?
Istanbul to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Byala station.
Can I drive from Istanbul to Alba Iulia?
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Alba Iulia is 972 km. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Istanbul 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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