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

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Lugano is to bus and fly and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 230 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Lugano is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 10m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct train between Alba Iulia and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Lugano via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Lugano?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Lugano is 1343 km. The road distance is 1368.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Lugano without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 54m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Alba Iulia to Lugano, including transfers.

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

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

What is the time difference between Alba Iulia and Lugano?

Lugano is 1h behind Alba Iulia. It is currently 3:45 AM in Alba Iulia and 2:45 AM in Lugano.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alba Iulia to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Lugano is 1369 km. It takes approximately 15h 11m to drive from Alba Iulia to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5893+ hotels available in Lugano.

Alba Iulia to Lugano - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Lugano by bus, plane, 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 Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)CLJ - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
8h 12m
CHF 85–205
Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)CLJ - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
8h 10m
CHF 41–230
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to DevaIC: Teiuş - Arad / ...
2. Take the bus from Deva to Lugano
18h 54m
CHF 57–92
Train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
22h 45m
CHF 194–302
Drive 1,368.7 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Lugano1,368.7 km
15h 11m
CHF 222–321
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)SBZ - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
10h 16m
CHF 90–372
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)SBZ - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
10h 36m
CHF 68–268
Bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Timisoara Airport
2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)TSR - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
9h 17m
CHF 64–269
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)SBZ - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
8h 39m
CHF 62–293
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Bresica
2. Take the train from Brescia to LuganoEc
22h 45m
CHF 91–147
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Lugano
16h 47m
CHF 292–415

Alba Iulia to Lugano by train

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22h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,342.9 km
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Lugano via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 22h 45m.

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