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 57m.

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 49m and costs €80 - €230.

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 58m.

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 via Munich which takes 35h 35m and costs €120 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m 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 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:43 PM in Istanbul and 6:43 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 19m to drive from Istanbul to Alba.

Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1556+ 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 - C. F.lli Bandiera / Stazione FS via Munich central bus station, Fermata 1362 - PARK STURA CAP, C. Giulio Cesare/Via Gottardo and ALBA - San Cassiano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 35m.

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 49m
€84–227
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele IIbus
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
42h 57m
€80–118
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Turin Sturabus N76
3. Take the bus from C. Giulio Cesare/Via Gottardo to Albabus 285
35h 35m
€126–214
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 58m
€261–378
Drive 2,078.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Albacar 2,078.7 km
19h 19m
€317–458
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 Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
10h 9m
€84–297
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 Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
10h 48m
€104–249
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 49m
€124–288
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 55m
€186–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Cernavodăbus
2. Take the bus from Cernavodă to Astibus
2d 1h

Istanbul to Alba by bus

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35h 35mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,886.4 km
Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to ALBA - C. F.lli Bandiera / Stazione FS via Munich central bus station, Fermata 1362 - PARK STURA CAP, Fermata 78 - OSPEDALE GIOVANNI BOSCO, C. Giulio Cesare/Via Gottardo, and ALBA - San Cassiano in around 35h 35m.

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