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

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Cardiff is to bus and ferry and train which costs £90 - £200 and takes 36h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which takes 10h 28m and costs £110 - £470.

Is there a direct train between Alba Iulia and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Cardiff Central via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 49m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Cardiff?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Cardiff is 1386 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Cardiff without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 10m and costs £130 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Alba Iulia to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Cardiff train from?

Alba Iulia to Cardiff train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Alba Iulia station.

What is the time difference between Alba Iulia and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 2h behind Alba Iulia. It is currently 4:55 AM in Alba Iulia and 2:55 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Cardiff train arrive?

Alba Iulia to Cardiff train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1504+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Alba Iulia to Cardiff - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 12 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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 to Luton Airport, bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Luton Airport (LTN)CLJ - LTN
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Paddington Station
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
10h 28m
£113–464
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)SBZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
12h 59m
£68–297
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to SimeriaIr
2. Take the bus from Simeria to Lille
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
25h 10m
£133–454
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfRjx / ...
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalNj
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras IntlEil
5. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
34h 49m
£219–690
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
22h 54m
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)SBZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
11h
£88–368
Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Koebanya-Kispest
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BUD - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
15h 21m
£111–285
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Luton Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Luton Airport (LTN)SBZ - LTN
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Paddington Station
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
11h 23m
£108–428
Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)CLJ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
11h 40m
£78–253
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Alba Iulia to London Barking
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
36h 54m
£92–198
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to London Stonebridge
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
37h 34m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
23h 58m
£361–524

Alba Iulia to Cardiff by train, night train, and subway

7Weekly Services

34h 49mAverage Duration

£219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,378.1 mi
Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Alba Iulia to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Cluj-Napoca, walk to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) airport, fly to Luton Airport (LTN), walk to Airport Bus Station, take the bus to Paddington Station, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alba Iulia to Cardiff Central via Simeria, Simeria, Lille, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 25h 10m.

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