The distance between Bucharest and Alba Iulia is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bucharest to Alba Iulia by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alba Iulia → Bucharest if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Alba Iulia.
Euroady Maxi-Taxi
+ 1 othersTake the train to Alba Iulia.
Romanian Railways (CFR)
There are several options for getting from Bucharest to Alba Iulia by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $10 and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $55.
The distance between Bucharest and Alba Iulia is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Bucharest and Alba Iulia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Alba Iulia is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx $55.
The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and Alba Iulia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $10 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and Alba Iulia. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bucharest and Alba Iulia with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 7hrs.
Romanian Railways (CFR) run train services between Bucharest and Alba Iulia. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bucharest and Alba Iulia. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bucharest and Alba Iulia with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6hrs.
Euroady Maxi-Taxi and Fany run regular bus services between Bucharest and Alba Iulia. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bucharest to Alba Iulia. We recommend that you take the bus to Alba Iulia. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Alba Iulia is Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) (SBZ) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Alba Iulia. Târgu Mureș International Airport (TGM) (TGM) and Cluj International Airport (CLJ) (CLJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bucharest and Alba Iulia. The distance is around 344km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Alba Iulia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around $18.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 6hrs | $18($18) | twice daily | 341km (212 miles) |
Train | 7hrs | $10($10) | twice daily | 404km (251 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | $55($55) | on demand | 344km (214 miles) |
HiSky
Blue Air
Tarom
Euroady Maxi-Taxi
Fany
Romanian Railways (CFR)
The following major airports near Alba Iulia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.