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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Alba Iulia is to night train and train via Ploieşti which costs $55 - $90 and takes 18h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Alba Iulia is to bus and fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $110 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Alba Iulia via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Alba Iulia via Halkali and Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 29m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Alba Iulia?

The distance between Istanbul and Alba Iulia is 890 km. The road distance is 946.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Alba Iulia without a car is to bus which takes 17h 40m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Istanbul to Alba Iulia, including transfers.

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

Istanbul to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

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

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

Where does the Istanbul to Alba Iulia bus arrive?

Istanbul to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Alba Iulia?

Alba Iulia is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:53 AM in Istanbul and 2:53 AM in Alba Iulia.

Where does the Istanbul to Alba Iulia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Alba Iulia?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Alba Iulia is 947 km. It takes approximately 12h 5m to drive from Istanbul to Alba Iulia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Alba Iulia?

Book your Istanbul to Alba Iulia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Alba Iulia?

There are 308+ hotels available in Alba Iulia.

Istanbul to Alba Iulia - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Alba Iulia by bus, plane, night train, 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, fly to Cluj-Napoca
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)IST - CLJ
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
7h 36m
$119–246
Night train, train via Ploieşti
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Vest
3. Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to Alba Iulia
18h 56m
$56–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Alba Iulia
17h 40m
$62–119
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to VideleBosphor Express
2. Take the train from Videle to Alba IuliaIR: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Teiuş
20h 29m
$61–80
Bus, fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)IST - TSR
3. Take the bus from Timisoara Airport to Alba Iulia
8h 59m
$119–310
Bus via Ruse
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Ruse Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Alba Iulia
23h 55m
$85–101
Drive 946.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Alba Iulia946.6 km
12h 5m
$151–218

Istanbul to Alba Iulia by bus

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17h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 889.8 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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