The average train between Budapest and Alba takes 25h 4m and the fastest train takes 17h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Alba. 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 twice daily between Budapest and Alba. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 9:55 AM which arrives into Alba at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 25h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Alba? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Alba. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Alba station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 4m.
Budapest to Alba train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Alba train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Alba station.
Book your Budapest to Alba train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Alba is 902.9 km. The road distance is 1,387 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Alba via Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, and Torino Porta Susa in around 16h 28m.