There are 4 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Zalău by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Zalau
3h 35m$11–16Train
- Take the train from Alba Iulia to Apahida Hm.Simeria - Cluj Napoca
- Take the train from Apahida Hm. to Zalău NordCluj Napoca - Oradea
6h 51mDrive 185 km
- Drive from Alba Iulia to Zalău185 km
2h 21m$30–43Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alba Iulia to Zalău185 km
2h 21m$100–130
Alba Iulia to Zalău by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Zalău is to bus which costs $11 - $16 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Zalău is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $29 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Zalau. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Zalău. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Zalău Nord via Apahida Hm.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Alba Iulia and Zalău is 187 km. The road distance is 185 km.
The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Zalău without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $11 - $16.
The bus from Alba Iulia to Zalau takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Alba Iulia to Zalău bus services, operated by Tur Cento Trans, depart from Alba Iulia station.
Alba Iulia to Zalău train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Alba Iulia station.
The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Zalău is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $11 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Zalău, Romania?
Tur Cento Trans operates a bus from Alba Iulia to Zalau once daily. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Fany also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alba Iulia to Zalău Nord via Apahida Hm. in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Alba Iulia to Apahida Hm.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Website
- interregional.ro
Train from Apahida Hm. to Zalău Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- interregional.ro
- Phone
- +40-260-606343
- Website
- cento.ro
Bus from Alba Iulia to Zalau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- cento.ro
- Phone
- +4-0364.101.110
- Website
- fany.ro
Bus from Alba Iulia to Zalau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- fany.autogari.ro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Gicu Trans S.R.L.
- Phone
- +40 258 920
Alba Iulia Taxi
- Phone
- +40 773 349 604
- Website
- taximetre.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Alba Iulia to Zalău bus services, operated by Tur Cento Trans, arrive at Zalau station.
Alba Iulia to Zalău train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Apahida Hm. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Zalău is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Alba Iulia to Zalău.
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