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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Alba Iulia is to train and night train which costs $50 - $70 and takes 16h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Alba Iulia is to drive which takes 9h 32m and costs $100 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Alba Iulia via Veliko Tarnovo and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Alba Iulia via Dimitrovgrad, Bucharest and Ploieşti Vest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Alba Iulia?

The distance between Plovdiv and Alba Iulia is 715 km. The road distance is 672.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Alba Iulia without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 13h 48m and costs $320 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 13h 48m to get from Plovdiv to Alba Iulia, including transfers.

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

Plovdiv to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by Plovdiv Express - 2000, depart from Plovdiv station.

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

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

Where does the Plovdiv to Alba Iulia bus arrive?

Plovdiv to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by Plovdiv Express - 2000, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.

Where does the Plovdiv to Alba Iulia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Alba Iulia?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Alba Iulia is 672 km. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Plovdiv to Alba Iulia.

Where can I stay near Alba Iulia?

There are 308+ hotels available in Alba Iulia.

Plovdiv to Alba Iulia - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Plovdiv to Alba Iulia by shuttle, bus, train, night train, car, 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.

Shuttle, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Alba Iulia
13h 48m
$325–433
Train, night train via Ploieşti
cheapest
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to DimitrovgradRe
2. Take the night train from Dimitrovgrad to Bucharest
3. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Vest
4. Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to Alba Iulia
14h 16m
$50–78
Drive 672.3 km
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Alba Iulia672.3 km
9h 32m
$108–155
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Plovdiv 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
10h 6m
$342–537
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Alba Iulia
15h 25m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Stara ZagoraRe
2. Take the night train from Stara Zagora to Videle
3. Take the train from Videle to Alba Iulia
16h 7m
$54–67
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)SOF - CLJ
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
9h 51m
$87–231
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Plovdiv 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
11h 24m
$343–571

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) flights

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Map of how to get from Plovdiv to Alba Iulia.

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Distance: 715.3 km
Duration: 13h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Plovdiv to Alba Iulia via Veliko Tarnovo and București, Autogara Militari in around 15h 25m.

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