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

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Gießen is to train and bus which costs €95 - €180 and takes 17h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Gießen is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 17m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Alba Iulia and Gießen?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba Iulia to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Gießen via Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Alba Iulia and Gießen?

No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Budapest-Keleti, Passau Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 22m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Gießen?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Gießen is 1356 km. The road distance is 1484.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Gießen without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 29m and costs €95 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Alba Iulia to Gießen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Gießen bus from?

Alba Iulia to Gießen bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Alba Iulia station.

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

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

Train or bus from Alba Iulia to Gießen?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Gießen is to train which takes 21h 22m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 14m.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Gießen bus arrive?

Alba Iulia to Gießen bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at Frankfurt Flughafen station.

What is the time difference between Alba Iulia and Gießen?

Gießen is 1h behind Alba Iulia. It is currently 8:19 PM in Alba Iulia and 7:19 PM in Gießen.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Gießen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alba Iulia to Gießen?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Gießen is 1485 km. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Alba Iulia to Gießen.

Where can I stay near Gießen?

There are 407+ hotels available in Gießen.

Alba Iulia to Gießen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Gießen 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)CLJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
9h 17m
€116–261
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to SimeriaIr
2. Take the bus from Simeria to Nürnberg
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
17h 29m
€95–174
Train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Passau HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Frankfurt91 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
21h 22m
€107–219
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Alba Iulia to Wien Hbf
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
19h 55m
€118–282
Bus to Sibiu, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)SBZ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
10h 17m
€145–285
Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Koebanya-Kispest
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Frankfurt (FRA)BUD - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
14h 33m
€133–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Frankfurt Flughafen
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Gießen037 / ...
23h 14m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sebeș to Frankfurt central train station1925 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen BahnhofRe30
27h 49m
€125–181
Drive 1,484.9 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Gießen1,484.9 km
13h 45m
€212–306
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Gießen
15h 38m
€271–376

Alba Iulia to Gießen by train

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21h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,356.4 km
Duration: 9h 17m

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

You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Gießen Bahnhof via Budapest-Keleti, Passau Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 21h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba Iulia to Gießen via Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport, and Frankfurt central train station in around 23h 14m.

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