The average train between Budapest and Alba Iulia takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Alba Iulia. 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 4 times a day between Budapest and Alba Iulia. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Alba Iulia at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti station and arriving at Alba Iulia station via Arad station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Budapest to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
Budapest to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Alba Iulia station.
The distance between Budapest and Alba Iulia is 380.7 km. The road distance is 503 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Keleti to Alba Iulia via Arad in around 7h 19m.
