What is the cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia?

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia is to train which costs $45 - $60 and takes 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia?

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $170 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria station to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Alba Iulia via Ruse and Sibiu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bulgaria and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct train from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Sveta Nedelya and arriving at Alba Iulia via Sofia Sever, Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucharest and Ploieşti Vest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia?

The distance between Bulgaria and Alba Iulia is 512 km. The road distance is 566.9 km.

How do I travel from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia without a car?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia without a car is to bus via Ruse which takes 12h 50m and costs $45 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Alba Iulia bus from?

Bulgaria to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Alba Iulia train from?

Bulgaria to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Train or bus from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia is to bus via Ruse which takes 12h 50m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 18h.

Where does the Bulgaria to Alba Iulia bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Ruse Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bulgaria to Alba Iulia train arrive?

Bulgaria to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Alba Iulia is 567 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia.

Where can I stay near Alba Iulia?

There are 301+ hotels available in Alba Iulia.

Bulgaria to Alba Iulia - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Bulgaria to Alba Iulia by shuttle, plane, 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.

Shuttle, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)OTP - CLJ
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
6h 6m
$179–408
Bus via Ruse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Sibiu
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
12h 50m
$45–78
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna OryahovitsaRe
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
3. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Vest
4. Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to Alba Iulia
16h 8m
$49–71
Drive 566.9 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Alba Iulia566.9 km
8h 32m
$91–131
Shuttle, fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)OTP - TSR
3. Take the bus from Timisoara Airport to Alba Iulia
7h 24m
$180–453
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu Severin
2. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Târgu Jiu
3. Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Alba Iulia
15h 36m
Train
1. Take the train from Sofia to VidinRe
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiova
3. Take the train from Craiova to Alba Iulia
18h
$49–60

Bulgaria to Alba Iulia by bus

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12h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 511.7 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Alba Iulia, Romania?

You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Alba Iulia via Ruse and Sibiu in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sveta Nedelya to Alba Iulia via Tsentralna Gara, Sofia, Vidin, and Craiova in around 18h.

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