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

The cheapest way to get from Pleven to Alba Iulia is to bus via Bucharest which costs $25 - $55 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pleven to Alba Iulia is to drive which takes 7h 24m and costs $85 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Pleven and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct bus from Pleven station to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Pleven Bus and Coach Station and arriving at Alba Iulia via Ruse and Sibiu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Pleven and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct train from Pleven to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Pleven and arriving at Alba Iulia via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucharest and Ploieşti Vest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

How far is it from Pleven to Alba Iulia?

The distance between Pleven and Alba Iulia is 559 km. The road distance is 538.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Pleven to Alba Iulia without a car is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $35 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Pleven to Alba Iulia, including transfers.

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

Pleven to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Pleven Bus and Coach Station.

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

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

Where does the Pleven to Alba Iulia bus arrive?

Pleven to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Ruse Central Bus Station.

Where does the Pleven to Alba Iulia train arrive?

Pleven to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Pleven to Alba Iulia?

Yes, the driving distance between Pleven to Alba Iulia is 539 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Pleven to Alba Iulia.

Where can I stay near Alba Iulia?

There are 307+ hotels available in Alba Iulia.

Pleven to Alba Iulia - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Pleven to Alba Iulia by bus, train, night train, car, shuttle, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pleven Bus and Coach Station to Ruse Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Sibiu
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
10h 35m
$40–68
Bus via Bucharest
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pleven Bus Station to București, Autogara MilitariUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Alba Iulia
12h 30m
$26–53
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Pleven to Gorna OryahovitsaRe
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
3. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Vest
4. Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to Alba Iulia
12h 28m
$44–62
Drive 538.6 km
1. Drive from Pleven to Alba Iulia538.6 km
7h 24m
$86–124
Shuttle, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Pleven to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)OTP - CLJ
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
8h 6m
$271–417
Shuttle, fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Pleven to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)OTP - TSR
3. Take the bus from Timisoara Airport to Alba Iulia
9h 24m
$272–462

Pleven to Alba Iulia by bus

2Weekly Buses

10h 35mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559.2 km
Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Pleven, Bulgaria and Alba Iulia, Romania?

You can take a bus from Pleven Bus and Coach Station to Alba Iulia via Ruse and Sibiu in around 10h 35m.

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