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How to get fromIstanbul to Alba Iuliaby plane, bus, night train, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Alba Iulia by plane, bus, night train, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane IST - CLJ
    2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iuliabus bus
    7h 4m
    $112–289

  2. Night train, train via Ploieşti

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Vesttrain train
    3. Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to Alba Iuliatrain train
    19h 16m
    $45–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N1998
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Alba Iuliabus bus 3910 / ...
    16h 35m
    $83–131

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Videle to Alba Iuliatrain train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Teiuş
    20h 41m
    $50–80

  5. Fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane plane IST - TSR
    2. Take the bus from Timisoara Airport to Simeriabus bus
    3. Take the train from Simeria to Alba Iuliatrain train
    9h 42m

  6. Bus via Shumen

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shumen to Buchurestbus bus
    3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Alba Iuliabus bus
    24h 5m
    $84–137

  7. Drive 947.2 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Alba Iuliacar car 947.2 km
    12h 13m
    $151–218

Istanbul to Alba Iulia by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 887 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Alba Iulia, Romania?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Alba Iulia via București, Autogara Militari in around 16h 35m.

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