What is the cheapest way to get from Alba to Cluj-Napoca?

The cheapest way to get from Alba to Cluj-Napoca is to train and bus which costs $65 - $80 and takes 27h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba to Cluj-Napoca?

The fastest way to get from Alba to Cluj-Napoca is to train and bus and fly which takes 9h 27m and costs $65 - $280.

Is there a direct train between Alba and Cluj-Napoca?

No, there is no direct train from Alba to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Alba and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Torino Porta di Susa, Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 57m.

How far is it from Alba to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Alba and Cluj-Napoca is 1344 km. The road distance is 1443.1 km.

How do I travel from Alba to Cluj-Napoca without a car?

The best way to get from Alba to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to train and bus via Padova which takes 23h 13m and costs $80 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Alba to Cluj-Napoca?

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Alba to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba to Cluj-Napoca train from?

Alba to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Alba station.

Train or bus from Alba to Cluj-Napoca?

The best way to get from Alba to Cluj-Napoca is to train which takes 27h 57m and costs $230 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $140 and takes 24h.

What is the time difference between Alba and Cluj-Napoca?

Cluj-Napoca is 1h ahead of Alba. It is currently 10:08 PM in Alba and 11:08 PM in Cluj-Napoca.

Where does the Alba to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

Alba to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.

Can I drive from Alba to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba to Cluj-Napoca is 1443 km. It takes approximately 15h 59m to drive from Alba to Cluj-Napoca.

Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1352+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

Alba to Cluj-Napoca - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Alba to Cluj-Napoca by train, plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Aeroporto Di Caselletrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane TRN - CLJ
11h 1m
$98–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alessandria to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
24h
$27–131
Train, bus via Padova
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Padovatrain
4. Take the bus from Padua to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
23h 13m
$80–251
Train
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keletitrain Ec
6. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain Ic
27h 57m
$239–439
Drive 1,443.1 km
1. Drive from Alba to Cluj-Napocacar 1,443.1 km
15h 59m
$262–378
Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Asti to Genova P.Za Principetrain
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane GOA - CLJ
11h 25m
$117–348
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane BGY - CLJ
9h 27m
$66–279
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane LIN - CLJ
11h 8m
$119–356
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the bus from Torino - Piazza Tommaso Campanella to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
27h 28m
$69–80

Alba to Cluj-Napoca by train

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27h 57mAverage Duration

$239Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Alba to Cluj-Napoca.

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Distance: 1,343.9 km
Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Alba, Piemonte, Italy and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

You can take a train from Alba to Cluj Napoca via Torino Porta di Susa, Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 27h 57m. Alternatively, Tarsin operates a bus from Alessandria to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest once a week. Tickets cost $23–120 and the journey takes 21h 15m.

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