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

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Athens is to train and bus which costs €75 - €110 and takes 29h 11m.

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 8h 37m and costs €75 - €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 8h 37m 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 22m to drive from Alba Iulia to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12439+ 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, 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.

Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)CLJ - ATH
8h 37m
€79–218
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to BucharestIR-N: Lokoshaza - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to AthensUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
29h 11m
€78–105
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Thessaloniki
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
22h 18m
€84–145
Drive 1,314.7 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Athens1,314.7 km
16h 22m
€240–346
Bus to Sibiu, fly
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)SBZ - ATH
10h 37m
€113–271
Train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Bucuresti Nord
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)OTP - ATH
12h 35m
€137–264
Train, train to Tirgu Mures, fly
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Războieni
2. Take the train from Războieni to Vidrasău h.
3. Fly from Tirgu Mures (TGM) to Athens International Airport (ATH)TGM - ATH
24h 40m
€92–283
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Thessaloniki
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Square
23h 6m
€104–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Ruse
3. Take the bus from Ruse to Athens
24h 55m
€96–118

Alba Iulia to Athens by train and bus

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29h 11mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,125.4 km
Duration: 8h 37m

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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