There are 10 ways to get from Annecy to Alba Iulia by plane, shuttle, bus, train, night train 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.
Recommended
Fly Geneva to Cluj-Napoca, shuttle
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Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)
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Take a shuttle bus from Cluj Airport to Alba Iulia
Cheapest
Bus to Lyon, fly to Cluj-Napoca, shuttle
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Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)
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Take a shuttle bus from Cluj Airport to Alba Iulia
Fly Geneva to Sibiu, bus
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Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Sibiu (SBZ)
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Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
Bus to Lyon, fly to Sibiu, bus
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Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Sibiu (SBZ)
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Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
Train, bus
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Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
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Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centrale
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Take the bus from Milan to Sebes
Train
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Take the train from Annecy to Geneve
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Take the train from Genève to Zürich HB
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Budapest-Keleti
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Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Vintu De Jos
Bus
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Take the bus from Geneva to Orăștie
Train, night train, bus
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Take the train from Annecy to Geneve
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Take the night train from Genève to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
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Take the bus from Bresica to Alba Iulia
Train, night train
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Take the train from Annecy to Geneve
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Take the train from Genève to Zürich HB
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Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Budapest-Keleti
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Take the night train from Budapest-Keleti to Alba Iulia
Drive
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Drive from Annecy to Alba Iulia
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Alba Iulia is to bus and fly which costs €70 - €220 and takes 9h 58m.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Alba Iulia is to bus and fly and shuttle which costs €60 - €250 and takes 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Alba Iulia via Geneva and Orăştie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Alba Iulia via Genève, Zuerich Hb, Budapest-Keleti and Vinţu de Jos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 52m.
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 and bus which takes 24h 31m and costs €110 - €170.
It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Annecy to Alba Iulia, including transfers.
Annecy to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Annecy to Alba Iulia train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Alba Iulia is to train which takes 26h 52m and costs €390 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 28h 44m.

- Distance: 1346.2 km
- Duration: 10h 17m
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Alba Iulia, Romania?
You can take a train from Annecy to Alba Iulia via Genève, Zuerich Hb, Budapest-Keleti, Vintu De Jos, and Vinţu de Jos in around 26h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Orăștie 4 times a week. Tickets cost $80 - $100 and the journey takes 25h 10m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva to Cluj-Napoca via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $900
Flights from Geneva to Cluj-Napoca via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $900
Flights from Geneva to Cluj-Napoca via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $900
Flights from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $260 - $750
Flights from Geneva to Sibiu via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $550
Flights from Lyon to Sibiu via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $450

- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Geneva to Cluj-Napoca via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45 - $270
Flights from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $30 - $200
Flights from Geneva to Sibiu via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75 - $370

- Website
- flyblueair.com
Flights from Lyon to Sibiu via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $410

- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Lyon to Sibiu via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $410

- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Geneva to Cluj-Napoca via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $900

- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Geneva to Cluj-Napoca via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $650

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Geneva to Sibiu via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $480

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Geneva to Sibiu via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $480

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8 - $23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- $8 - $13
- Rail 1st Class
- $15 - $23
Train from Annecy to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10 - $26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- $10 - $15
- Rail 1st Class
- $18 - $26

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20 - $35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- $27 - $31
- 1st Class
- $20 - $24

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $50
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- $42 - $46
Frequently asked questions

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
- $90 - $160
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290 - $550
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Night train from Genève to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110 - $210
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Vintu De Jos
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $24
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu

Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6 - $8
- Website
- Trenord

- Website
- bahn.com
Night train from Zuerich Hb to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80 - $120
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Night train from Budapest-Keleti to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $35
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- $10 - $13
- 1st Class
- $28 - $31

- 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
- $4 - $75
- 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
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Annecy to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8 - $11
- 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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9 - $12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Orăștie
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80 - $100
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Website
- transmarian.ro
Bus from Milan to Sebes
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $83
- Schedules at
- transmarian.ro

- Phone
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Bresica to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65 - $80
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.autogari.ro

- Website
- mateiunitrans.ro
Bus from Brescia to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75 - $90
- Schedules at
- mateiunitrans.ro
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There is no direct flight from Geneva Airport to Cluj-Napoca Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 5m and has one stopover.
Annecy to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Orăștie station.
Alba Iulia is 1h ahead of Annecy. It is currently 3:51 PM in Annecy and 4:51 PM in Alba Iulia.
Annecy to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Vintu De Jos station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Alba Iulia is 1786 km. It takes approximately 16h 50m to drive from Annecy to Alba Iulia.
easyJet, Wizz Air, LOT and two 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.
The best way to get from Annecy to Geneva Airport is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs €5 - €8.