What is the cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €65 - €190 and takes 26h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf is to bus and fly which takes 7h 49m and costs €55 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Alba Iulia and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Essen via Lancrăm and Sebeș. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Alba Iulia and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Essen Hbf via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Essen Hbf is 1473 km. The road distance is 1657.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 20h 55m and costs €140 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf bus from?

Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by Transmarian, depart from Sebeș station.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 20h 55m and costs €140 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 26h 8m.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by Transmarian, arrive at Essen station.

What is the time difference between Alba Iulia and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 2h behind Alba Iulia. It is currently 8:41 AM in Alba Iulia and 6:41 AM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf is 1658 km. It takes approximately 15h 32m to drive from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf.

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2555+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf by bus, plane, train, night train, car, or car 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CLJ - DUS
8h 41m
€125–267
Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)CLJ - DTM
7h 49m
€57–334
Train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to LokoshazaIr
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf41 / ...
20h 55m
€147–333
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Köln
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
24h 30m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Alba Iulia to Wien HbfNight Train
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen HbfIce
21h 44m
€116–219
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)SBZ - DUS
8h 51m
€78–379
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)SBZ - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen Hbf
9h 6m
€108–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sebeș to Essen
26h 8m
€67–182
Drive 1,657.6 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf1,657.6 km
15h 32m
€236–341
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
17h 38m
€257–1,227

Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf by train

19Weekly Trains

20h 55mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,472.6 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Essen Hbf via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 20h 55m. Alternatively, Transmarian operates a bus from Sebeș to Essen 3 times a week. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 24h 21m. FlixBus also services this route twice a week.

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