There are 9 ways to get from Annecy to Alba Iulia by bus, plane, shuttle, train, night train or car
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Train • 26h 22m
$427 - $817
Bus • 29h 28m
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Bus, train • 32h 47m
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Bus, train, night train • 27h 13m
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Drive • 16h 50m
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Annecy to Alba Iulia by bus and train
The journey time between Annecy and Alba Iulia is around 2 days 2h and covers a distance of around 1817 km. The fastest journey normally takes 2 days 2h. Operated by Transalis, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), SNCF and others, the Annecy to Alba Iulia service departs from Annecy, Eglise Des Fins and arrives in Alba Iulia. Typically five services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Annecy to Alba Iulia bus and train schedules
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Romanian Railways (CFR)
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International entry into Romania from France
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Romania from France
- Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 8
- Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
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- Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- 14-day mandatory self-quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 8
- Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Romania from France.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Alba Iulia is 800 800 358.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Alba Iulia is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Alba Iulia is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 800 358.
No, but conditions apply when returning to France from Romania.
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Last updated: 14 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Alba Iulia is to bus which costs €90 - €140 and takes 29h 28m.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Alba Iulia is to bus and fly and shuttle which costs €90 - €290 and takes 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Annecy, Galbert and arriving at Alba Iulia via Lancy-Bachet, gare, Geneva and Orăştie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 28m.
It is 1346 km from Annecy to Alba Iulia. It is approximately 1786.3 km to drive.
The best way to get from Annecy to Alba Iulia without a car is to train which takes 26h 22m and costs €350 - €700.
It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Annecy to Alba Iulia, including transfers.
Annecy to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Alba Iulia is to train which takes 26h 22m and costs €350 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 29h 28m.
There is no direct flight from Geneva Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 14m and has one stopover.
Annecy to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Orăștie station.
- Distance: 1346.2 km
- Duration: 10h 5m
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Alba Iulia, Romania?
You can take a train from Annecy to Alba Iulia via Lancy-Bachet, gare, Lancy-Bachet, Genève, Zuerich Hb, Budapest-Keleti, Loekoeshaza, and Lokoshaza in around 26h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Orăștie twice a week. Tickets cost $95 - $120 and the journey takes 25h 10m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva to Cluj-Napoca via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $850
Flights from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,100
Flights from Geneva to Sibiu via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $650
Flights from Geneva to Sibiu via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $700
Flights from Geneva to Sibiu via Zurich, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $650
Flights from Lyon to Sibiu via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $750
Flights from Lyon to Sibiu via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $800
- Website
- flyblueair.com
Flights from Geneva to Cluj-Napoca via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $230
Flights from Geneva to Cluj-Napoca via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $220
Flights from Lyon to Sibiu via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $210
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Geneva to Sibiu via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $650
Flights from Lyon to Sibiu via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $750
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Geneva to Cluj-Napoca via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60 - $270
Flights from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $40 - $220
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Geneva to Cluj-Napoca via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $390
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Geneva to Cluj-Napoca via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $420
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $85 - $150
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320 - $600
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $90 - $160
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Loekoeshaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13 - $16
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Loekoeshaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $20
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- $5 - $8
- 1st Class
- $17 - $20
Train from Lokoshaza to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6 - $21
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- $6 - $8
- 1st Class
- $18 - $21
Train from Arad to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $19
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- $5 - $7
- 1st Class
- $16 - $19
Night train from Budapest-Keleti to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $40
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- $12 - $16
- 1st Class
- $33 - $37
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Night train from Zuerich Hb to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220 - $300
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +33 4 50 51 08 51
- commercial.crolard@transdev.com
- Website
- transalis.fr
Bus from Annecy, Eglise Des Fins to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13 - $19
- Website
- Transalis
Bus from Annecy, Galbert to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13 - $20
- Website
- Transalis
- Phone
- +4 0758 928 530
- aerotrans_pass@yahoo.com
- Website
- transportaeroportcluj.ro
Shuttle from Cluj Airport to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $5 - $90
- Schedules at
- transportaeroportcluj.ro
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Annecy to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $13
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10 - $13
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Orăștie
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95 - $120
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- (0250) 747-41
- secretariat@dacos.com.ro
- Website
- dacos.com.ro
Bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Schedules at
- dacos.autogari.ro
- Phone
- 0741 607 941
- office@fany.ro
- Website
- fany.ro
Bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9 - $13
- Schedules at
- fany.ro
- Phone
- +4-0258-732.586
- Website
- voltrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- voltrans.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +41 842 000 888
- info@expressbus.ch
- Website
- expressbus.ch
Bus from Geneva Bus Station to Arad Gas Station OMV
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90 - $150
- Website
- ExpressBus
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Alba Iulia is 1h ahead of Annecy. It is currently 10:00 AM in Annecy and 11:00 AM in Alba Iulia.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Alba Iulia is 1786 km. It takes approximately 16h 50m to drive from Annecy to Alba Iulia.
Brussels Airlines, Air France, Vueling Airlines and five other airlines offer flights from Geneva Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport.
There are six+ hotels available in Alba Iulia. Prices start at $100 USD per night.