What is the cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Athens is to night train and bus which costs €75 - €110 and takes 29h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Alba Iulia and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba Iulia to Athens. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Sibiu and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 6m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Athens?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Athens is 1125 km. The road distance is 1314.7 km.

How do I travel from Alba Iulia to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 18m and costs €80 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Alba Iulia to Athens?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Alba Iulia to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Athens bus from?

Alba Iulia to Athens bus services, operated by Fany, depart from Alba Iulia station.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Athens bus arrive?

Alba Iulia to Athens bus services, operated by Fany, arrive at Sibiu station.

Can I drive from Alba Iulia to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Athens is 1315 km. It takes approximately 16h 28m to drive from Alba Iulia to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12233+ hotels available in Athens.

Alba Iulia to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Athens by bus, plane, train, car, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CLJ - ATH
6h 52m
€84–218
Night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Alba Iulia to Bucharestnighttrain Lokoshaza - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Athensbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 7
29h 24m
€78–105
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiubus
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Thessalonikibus
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
22h 18m
€84–145
Drive 1,314.7 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Athenscar 1,314.7 km
16h 28m
€237–342
Bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Timisoara Airportbus
2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TSR - ATH
7h 55m
€95–238
Train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Bucuresti Nordtrain
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane OTP - ATH
12h 30m
€126–289
Train to Craiova Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Craiovatrain
2. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CRA - ATH
11h 28m
€88–351
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiubus
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Thessalonikibus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
23h 6m
€104–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiubus
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Rusebus
3. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus
24h 55m
€96–118

Alba Iulia to Athens by night train, train, and bus

7Weekly Services

29h 24mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alba Iulia to Athens.

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Distance: 1,125.4 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Alba Iulia to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Sibiu, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 23h 6m.

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