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

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Gießen is to bus and train which costs €110 - €190 and takes 27h 41m.

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 20m 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 15m.

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 Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 8m.

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 which takes 20h 8m and costs €120 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 20m 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 20h 8m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 15m.

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 4:57 AM in Alba Iulia and 3:57 AM in Gießen.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Gießen train arrive?

Alba Iulia to Gießen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza 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 410+ hotels available in Gießen.

Alba Iulia to Gießen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 8 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 20m
€116–265
Night train, train
cheapest
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
€108–224
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 Gießen Bahnhof
20h 8m
€126–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Frankfurt Flughafen
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Gießen037 / ...
23h 15m
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
9h 54m
€144–317
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sebeș to Frankfurt central train station1925 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen BahnhofRe30
27h 41m
€119–187
Drive 1,484.9 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Gießen1,484.9 km
13h 45m
€211–305
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
€270–375

Alba Iulia to Gießen by train

19Weekly Trains

20h 8mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,356.4 km
Duration: 9h 20m

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

You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Gießen Bahnhof via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 20h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba Iulia to Gießen via Frankfurt Flughafen, Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport, and Frankfurt central train station in around 23h 15m.

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