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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alba Iulia is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 21h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Alba Iulia is to fly and bus which takes 7h 4m and costs $120 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Alba Iulia via Sebeş. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Alba Iulia via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.

How far is it from Zurich to Alba Iulia?

The distance between Zurich and Alba Iulia is 1267 km. The road distance is 1436 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Alba Iulia without a car is to train which takes 20h 9m and costs $270 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Zurich to Alba Iulia, including transfers.

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

Zurich to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

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

Zurich to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Alba Iulia?

The best way to get from Zurich to Alba Iulia is to train which takes 20h 9m and costs $270 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 21h 23m.

Where does the Zurich to Alba Iulia bus arrive?

Zurich to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sebeș station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Alba Iulia?

Alba Iulia is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 9:03 AM in Zurich and 10:03 AM in Alba Iulia.

Where does the Zurich to Alba Iulia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Alba Iulia?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Alba Iulia is 1436 km. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Zurich to Alba Iulia.

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

Book your Zurich to Alba Iulia bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Alba Iulia?

There are 310+ hotels available in Alba Iulia.

Zurich to Alba Iulia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Alba Iulia by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly Zurich Airport to Cluj-Napoca, bus
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)ZRH - CLJ
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
7h 4m
$124–369
Train to Basel, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)BSL - CLJ
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
8h 14m
$70–373
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Alba Iulia347
20h 9m
$272–388
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Sebes
21h 23m
$78–129
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Buchs SGRjx
2. Take the night train from Buchs Sg to Budapest-KeletiEn
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Alba Iulia347
22h 16m
$236–345
Fly Zurich Airport to Sibiu, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sibiu (SBZ)ZRH - SBZ
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
9h 23m
$141–379
Train to Basel, fly to Sibiu, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sibiu (SBZ)BSL - SBZ
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
9h 2m
$87–353
Bus via Zurich Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sebeș1921
23h 30m
$129–180
Drive 1,436 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Alba Iulia1,436 km
13h 42m
$290–419
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Alba Iulia
13h 30m
$352–499

Zurich to Alba Iulia by train

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20h 9mAverage Duration

$272Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,267.1 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Alba Iulia, Romania?

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Alba Iulia via Wien Hbf in around 20h 9m. Alternatively, Transmarian operates a bus from Zürich to Sebes 3 times a week. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 20h 33m.

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