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

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Athens is to bus and train which costs €80 - €140 and takes 22h 28m.

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 - €240.

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 16m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Athens?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Athens is 1215 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 28m and costs €80 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 12h 30m 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 Cofturistik, depart from Alba Iulia station.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Athens bus arrive?

Alba Iulia to Athens bus services, operated by Cofturistik, 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 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Alba Iulia to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Athens by train, plane, bus, ferry, or car

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

Train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
best
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
€73–214
Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
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 16m
€70–150
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 28m
€84–140
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiubus
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Thessalonikibus
3. Take the ferry from Thessaloniki to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
42h 55m
€212–475
Drive 1,314.7 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Athenscar 1,314.7 km
16h 28m
€240–347
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
€103–311
Train, bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Simeriatrain
2. Take the bus from Simeria to Timisoara Airportbus
3. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TSR - ATH
8h 56m
Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly
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
€81–231
Train to Tirgu Mures, fly
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Vidrasău h.train
2. Fly from Tirgu Mures (TGM) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TGM - ATH
11h
€104–330
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
25h 5m
€96–118

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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2h 30mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,214.7 km
Duration: 12h 30m

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 16m.

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