There are 5 ways to get from Arad to Alba Iulia by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arad to Alba IuliaArad - Teiuş / ...
2h 33m$11–13Bus
- Take the bus from Arad to Deva
- Take the bus from Deva to Alba Autogara
4h 24mNight train
- Take the night train from Arad to Alba IuliaLokoshaza - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
3h 2m$21–23Drive 245.1 km
- Drive from Arad to Alba Iulia245.1 km
2h 30m$39–57Train via Sebeş
- Take the train from Arad to Sebes AlbaIc
4h 29m$12–16
Arad to Alba Iulia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Alba Iulia is to train which costs $11 - $13 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Alba Iulia is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Arad to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Alba Autogara via Deva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arad and arriving at Alba Iulia. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Arad and Alba Iulia is 211 km. The road distance is 245.1 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Alba Iulia without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $11 - $13.
The train from Arad to Alba Iulia takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Arad to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Arad station.
Arad to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad to Alba Iulia is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $11 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Alba Iulia, Romania?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Arad to Alba Iulia 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–23 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arad to Alba Autogara via Deva in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Arad to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–23
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Night train from Arad to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–23
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Arad to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Website
- interregional.ro
Train from Arad to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- interregional.ro
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Arad to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Train from Arad to Sebes Alba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- helpline.svs@gmail.com
- Website
- svs.md
Bus from Arad to Deva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
Bus from Deva to Alba Autogara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
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More Questions & Answers
Arad to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Deva station.
Arad to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Alba Iulia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Alba Iulia is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Arad to Alba Iulia.
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