The average train between Alba Iulia and Budapest takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Alba Iulia to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Alba Iulia and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 9:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alba Iulia is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Budapest at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia station and arriving at Budapest station via Arad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
Alba Iulia to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Alba Iulia station.
Alba Iulia to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
The distance between Alba Iulia and Budapest is 380.7 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-Keleti via Arad in around 7h 29m.