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

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Istanbul is to train and night train via Videle which costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.400 ₺ and takes 19h 51m.

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 7h 13m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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 10m.

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 19h 51m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Istanbul?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Istanbul is 889 km. The road distance is 947.4 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 10m and costs 2.600 ₺ - 4.700 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m 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 9:48 PM in Alba Iulia and 10:48 PM 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 19m 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 4432+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Alba Iulia to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 8 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, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST)CLJ - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 13m
₺5,300–10,659
Train, night train via Videle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to VideleIR: Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
2. Take the night train from Videle to HalkaliBosphor Express
19h 51m
₺2,567–3,405
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
18h 10m
₺2,615–4,612
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Bucuresti Nord347
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
18h 5m
₺4,686–6,817
Bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Timisoara Airport
2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Istanbul (IST)TSR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 25m
₺5,119–13,671
Train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Bucuresti Nord
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)OTP - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
12h 59m
₺6,988–14,622
Bus via Ruse
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ruse Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
22h 26m
₺3,379–4,079
Drive 947.4 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Istanbul947.4 km
12h 19m
₺6,413–9,262

Alba Iulia to Istanbul by bus

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18h 10mAverage Duration

₺2,615Cheapest Price

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Distance: 888.9 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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 10m.

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