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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Alba is to fly and train which costs €100 - €220 and takes 10h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Alba is to fly and train which takes 8h 45m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Alba. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Alba via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 56m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Alba?

The distance between Istanbul and Alba is 1886 km. The road distance is 2078.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Alba without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 49m and costs €230 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Istanbul to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Alba bus from?

Istanbul to Alba bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Alba train from?

Istanbul to Alba train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Alba bus arrive?

Istanbul to Alba bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Alba?

Alba is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 6:41 AM in Istanbul and 5:41 AM in Alba.

Where does the Istanbul to Alba train arrive?

Istanbul to Alba train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Alba is 2079 km. It takes approximately 19h 19m to drive from Istanbul to Alba.

Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1756+ hotels available in Alba.

Istanbul to Alba - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

Q: Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Alba. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Alba - Autostazione via Munich central bus station, Fermata 1362 - PARK STURA CAP, Fermata 766 - FIOCHETTO and Torino - Piazza Carducci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 3m.

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Alba by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Istanbul to Turin Caselle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane IST - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Aeroporto Di Caselle to Albatrain
8h 45m
€88–238
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bologna Centraletrain 89
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
36h 49m
€235–478
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Cervignano-Aquil.-Grtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
43h 56m
€257–405
Drive 2,078.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Albacar 2,078.7 km
19h 19m
€320–462
Fly Istanbul to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane IST - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
10h 33m
€101–217
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SAW - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
10h 35m
€94–274
Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
10h 38m
€133–351
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Turin Sturabus
3. Take the bus from Torino - Piazza Carducci to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
37h 3m
€131–201
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Serdika Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Genoabus
3. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Astitrain
37h 54m
€140–180
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Astibus
44h 10m

Istanbul to Alba by bus, foot, and train

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36h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,886.4 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Alba, Piemonte, Italy?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Alba - Autostazione via Munich central bus station, Fermata 1362 - PARK STURA CAP, Fermata 200 - PORTA PALAZZO SUD, Fermata 766 - FIOCHETTO, Fermata 739 - CARDUCCI, and Torino - Piazza Carducci in around 37h 3m.

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