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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Alba is to train and bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 42h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Alba is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 17m and costs €80 - €290.

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 Esenler and arriving at Alba - Autostazione via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, C.Vinzaglio/C.Vittorio Emanuele Ii and Torino - Piazza Carducci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 58m.

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 Meidling, Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 5m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Alba?

The distance between Istanbul and Alba is 1890 km. The road distance is 2079 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 via Sofia which takes 35h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m 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 Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler 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 Luks Yonca, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Alba?

Alba is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:04 PM in Istanbul and 8:04 PM 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 8m to drive from Istanbul to Alba.

Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1620+ hotels available in Alba.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Alba by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)IST - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Aeroporto Di Caselle to Alba
9h 17m
€84–284
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to AlbaRe
42h 43m
€79–120
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
3. Take the bus from Torino - Piazza Carducci to Alba - Autostazione47
35h 58m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Cervignano-Aquil.-GrRjx
4. Take the train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Torino Porta SusaFr
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to AlbaRe
44h 5m
€249–359
Drive 2,079 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Alba2,079 km
19h 8m
€323–467
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)IST - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Alba
10h 38m
€91–292
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)SAW - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Alba
10h 10m
€94–308
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bologna Centrale89
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to AlbaRe
37h 51m
€167–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanța1998
2. Take the bus from Constanța to Asti
46h 13m

Istanbul to Alba by bus, foot, and train

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37h 51mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,889.7 km
Duration: 9h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Alba - Autostazione via Sofia, Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, Fermata 561 - VINZAGLIO, C.Vinzaglio/C.Vittorio Emanuele Ii, and Torino - Piazza Carducci in around 35h 58m.

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