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

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Istanbul is to bus which costs 2.500 ₺ - 4.300 ₺ and takes 18h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Alba Iulia and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba Iulia to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Alba Iulia and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Yenikapi via Videle and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Istanbul?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Istanbul is 886 km. The road distance is 947.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 18h 25m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 4.300 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Alba Iulia to Istanbul, including transfers.

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

Alba Iulia to Istanbul bus services, operated by Fany, depart from Alba Iulia station.

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

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

Where does the Alba Iulia to Istanbul bus arrive?

Alba Iulia to Istanbul bus services, operated by Fany, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Alba Iulia and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Alba Iulia. It is currently 8:59 AM in Alba Iulia and 9:59 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Istanbul train arrive?

Alba Iulia to Istanbul train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Alba Iulia to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Istanbul is 947 km. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from Alba Iulia to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alba Iulia to Istanbul?

Book your Alba Iulia to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4393+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Alba Iulia to Istanbul - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 7 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Istanbul by bus, plane, train, night train, or car

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
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane CLJ - IST
6h 32m
₺4,958–14,398
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to București, Autogara Militaribus
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
18h 25m
₺2,592–4,284
Train, night train via Videle
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Videletrain Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
2. Take the night train from Videle to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
20h 22m
₺2,707–3,601
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
18h 12m
₺4,932–7,188
Bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Timisoara Airportbus
2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Istanbul (IST)plane TSR - IST
7h 45m
₺4,904–12,526
Bus via Razgrad
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiubus
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Razgradbus
3. Take the bus from Razgrad Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
19h 50m
₺2,914–4,630
Drive 947.2 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Istanbulcar 947.2 km
12h 22m
₺6,549–9,459

Alba Iulia to Istanbul by bus

7Weekly Buses

18h 25mAverage Duration

₺2,592Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Alba Iulia to Istanbul.

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Distance: 885.6 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Alba Iulia to İstanbul Esenler bus station via București, Autogara Militari in around 18h 25m.

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