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There are 6 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Budapest by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    7h 34m
    Ft 14,000–15,000

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 961
    9h 45m
    Ft 8,000–27,000

  3. Bus via Turda

    1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Turdabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Turda to Budapestbus bus
    8h 38m

  4. Drive 505.3 km

    1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Budapestcar car 505.3 km
    4h 44m
    Ft 28,508–41,178

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Vidrasău h.train train
    2. Fly from Tirgu Mures (TGM) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane TGM - BUD
    6h 4m
    Ft 15,466–45,436

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alba Autogara to Devabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Deva to Budapestbus bus
    9h

Alba Iulia to Budapest by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
TicketFt 14,000Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Budapest, Hungary?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-Keleti once daily. Tickets cost Ft 14,000–15,000 and the journey takes 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba Iulia to Budapest via Turda in around 8h 38m.

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