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

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe is to night train and train which costs €90 - €120 and takes 21h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 38m and costs €90 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Alba Iulia and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Frankfurt and Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Alba Iulia and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 9m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Karlsruhe is 1311 km. The road distance is 1420.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 21h 9m and costs €170 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 21h 9m and costs €170 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which costs and takes 23h 51m.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Alba Iulia and Karlsruhe?

Karlsruhe is 1h behind Alba Iulia. It is currently 3:31 AM in Alba Iulia and 2:31 AM in Karlsruhe.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe is 1420 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 816+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe 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 Stuttgart Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)CLJ - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
7h 38m
€91–307
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)SBZ - FKB
7h 47m
€81–363
Train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen HbfRjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof60 / ...
21h 9m
€172–269
Bus via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Frankfurt Flughafen
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Karlsruhe central train station108 / ...
23h 51m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-Keleti
2. Take the night train from Budapest-Keleti to Stuttgart HbfEn
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe HbfRe
21h 42m
€91–116
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)SBZ - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
9h 38m
€144–339
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sebeș to Karlsruhe central train station1929
26h 37m
€112–152
Drive 1,420.4 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe1,420.4 km
12h 53m
€202–292
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 Karlsruhe
15h 45m
€273–380

Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe by train

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21h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,310.5 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 21h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba Iulia to Karlsruhe central train station via Frankfurt, Frankfurt, and Frankfurt Airport in around 23h 51m.

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