What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Alba?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Alba is to fly and train which costs €50 - €210 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Alba?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Alba is to fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs €50 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Alba. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Alba via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 25m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Alba?

The distance between Bucharest and Alba is 1555 km. The road distance is 1728.4 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Alba without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Alba without a car is to bus and train via Venice which takes 28h 14m and costs €180 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Alba?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Bucharest to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Alba train from?

Bucharest to Alba train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Alba?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Alba is to train which takes 33h 25m and costs €250 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 14m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Alba?

Alba is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:39 PM in Bucharest and 1:39 PM in Alba.

Where does the Bucharest to Alba train arrive?

Bucharest to Alba train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Alba is 1728 km. It takes approximately 18h 24m to drive from Bucharest to Alba.

Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1818+ hotels available in Alba.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Alba by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane OTP - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Aeroporto Di Caselle to Albatrain
7h 11m
€51–201
Bus, train via Venice
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Venezia, Viale Stazionebus
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
28h 14m
€182–277
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
33h 25m
€250–401
Drive 1,728.4 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Albacar 1,728.4 km
18h 24m
€275–396
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane OTP - MXP
2. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
9h 4m
€52–195
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane OTP - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
9h 4m
€73–193
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane OTP - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
8h 53m
€76–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Astibus
32h 14m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Turinbus 1922
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
35h 9m
€154–253

Bucharest to Alba by train

21Weekly Trains

33h 25mAverage Duration

€250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,555.4 km
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Alba, Piemonte, Italy?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Alba via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, and Torino Porta Susa in around 33h 25m. Alternatively, Romfour operates a bus from Bucharest to Asti once a week, and the journey takes 30h 35m.

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