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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Alba Iulia is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 12h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Alba Iulia is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $180 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Alba Iulia via Sebeş. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Alba Iulia via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.

How far is it from Trieste to Alba Iulia?

The distance between Trieste and Alba Iulia is 962 km. The road distance is 940.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Alba Iulia without a car is to bus which takes 12h 31m and costs $50 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 12h 31m to get from Trieste to Alba Iulia, including transfers.

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

Trieste to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by Transmarian, depart from Trieste station.

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

Trieste to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Alba Iulia?

The best way to get from Trieste to Alba Iulia is to bus which takes 12h 31m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $370 and takes 19h 2m.

Where does the Trieste to Alba Iulia bus arrive?

Trieste to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by Transmarian, arrive at Sebes station.

What is the time difference between Trieste and Alba Iulia?

Alba Iulia is 1h ahead of Trieste. It is currently 12:47 PM in Trieste and 1:47 PM in Alba Iulia.

Where does the Trieste to Alba Iulia train arrive?

Trieste to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Alba Iulia?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Alba Iulia is 941 km. It takes approximately 10h 34m to drive from Trieste to Alba Iulia.

Where can I stay near Alba Iulia?

There are 312+ hotels available in Alba Iulia.

Trieste to Alba Iulia - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Trieste to Alba Iulia by bus, 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 Trieste to Sebes
12h 31m
$52–76
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Wien HbfRjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Alba Iulia347
19h 2m
$249–365
Drive 940.6 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Alba Iulia940.6 km
10h 34m
$171–246
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Sibiu, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Sibiu (SBZ)VCE - SBZ
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
11h 5m
$153–781
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to UdineRe / ...
2. Take the bus from Gonars to Alba Iulia
18h 52m
$76–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus station907 / ...
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Budapest-KelenfoeldIc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Alba Iulia347
20h 47m
$137–213
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Sibiu, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Sibiu (SBZ)LJU - SBZ
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
10h 23m
$199–857
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)LJU - CLJ
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
9h 34m
$182–557
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestre
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)BLQ - CLJ
4. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
10h 55m
$98–441
Train, train to Treviso Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Portogruaro-Caorle
2. Take the train from Portogruaro-Caorle to Treviso Centrale
3. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)TSF - CLJ
4. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
10h 10m
$69–297
Shuttle, shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Sibiu, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Sibiu (SBZ)MUC - SBZ
4. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
13h 23m
$449–957

Trieste to Alba Iulia by train

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19h 2mAverage Duration

$249Cheapest Price

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Distance: 961.9 km
Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Alba Iulia, Romania?

Transmarian operates a bus from Trieste to Sebes 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Alba Iulia via Wien Hbf in around 19h 2m.

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