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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Alba Iulia is to bus via Sebeş which costs $75 - $120 and takes 24h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Alba Iulia is to fly and bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $110 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Alba Iulia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at Alba Iulia. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 23h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Alba Iulia via Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 26m.

How far is it from Cologne to Alba Iulia?

The distance between Cologne and Alba Iulia is 1461 km. The road distance is 1613.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Alba Iulia without a car is to train which takes 20h 26m and costs $250 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Cologne to Alba Iulia, including transfers.

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

Cologne to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Köln station.

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

Cologne to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Alba Iulia?

The best way to get from Cologne to Alba Iulia is to train which takes 20h 26m and costs $250 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 2m.

Where does the Cologne to Alba Iulia bus arrive?

Cologne to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at Alba Iulia station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Alba Iulia?

Alba Iulia is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 8:32 PM in Cologne and 9:32 PM in Alba Iulia.

Where does the Cologne to Alba Iulia train arrive?

Cologne to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Alba Iulia?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Alba Iulia is 1613 km. It takes approximately 15h to drive from Cologne to Alba Iulia.

Where can I stay near Alba Iulia?

There are 307+ hotels available in Alba Iulia.

Cologne to Alba Iulia - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Alba Iulia by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Sibiu, bus
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sibiu (SBZ)CGN - SBZ
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
8h 25m
$118–331
Bus via Sebeş
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln to Sebeș
24h 8m
$77–111
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien MeidlingIce
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Alba Iulia347
20h 26m
$251–499
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Alba Iulia
23h 2m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Alba Iulia347
21h 41m
$235–537
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)CGN - CLJ
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
8h 28m
$121–322
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Sibiu, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Sibiu (SBZ)DUS - SBZ
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
9h 34m
$103–449
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)DTM - CLJ
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
8h 33m
$101–349
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)EIN - CLJ
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
9h 22m
$107–388
Drive 1,613.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Alba Iulia1,613.1 km
15h
$266–384
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Alba Iulia
17h 1m
$287–1,470

Cologne to Alba Iulia by train

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20h 26mAverage Duration

$251Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,461.5 km
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Alba Iulia, Romania?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Alba Iulia via Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf, and Wien Meidling in around 20h 26m. Alternatively, Euro Fratello Srl operates a bus from Köln to Alba Iulia twice a week, and the journey takes 23h 2m.

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