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

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Plovdiv is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Plovdiv is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 9h 41m and costs $330 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Alba Iulia and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba Iulia to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Plovdiv via Sibiu, Ruse and Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

Is there a direct train between Alba Iulia and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Plovdiv via Bucharest and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Plovdiv?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Plovdiv is 721 km. The road distance is 671.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Plovdiv without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 12h 25m and costs $280 - $430.

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

It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Alba Iulia to Plovdiv, including transfers.

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

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

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

Alba Iulia to Plovdiv train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Alba Iulia station.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Alba Iulia to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Fany, arrive at Sibiu station.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Plovdiv train arrive?

Alba Iulia to Plovdiv train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.

Can I drive from Alba Iulia to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Plovdiv is 672 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Alba Iulia to Plovdiv.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 706+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Alba Iulia to Plovdiv - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and shuttle

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plovdiv
12h 25m
$284–423
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Ruse
3. Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tarnovo
4. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Plovdiv
15h
$49–78
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Bucuresti Nord347
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgrad
3. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to PlovdivRe / ...
14h 10m
$100–148
Drive 671.9 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Plovdiv671.9 km
9h 53m
$107–155
Bus, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CLJ - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
9h 41m
$331–530
Train, night train via Videle
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Stara Zagora
3. Take the train from Stara Zagora to PlovdivRe
16h 12m
$53–65
Bus, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)CLJ - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
10h 41m
$89–269

Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

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56 minAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 721.4 km
Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Alba Iulia to Plovdiv via Sibiu, Ruse, and Veliko Tarnovo in around 15h.

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