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Alba Iulia to Budapest trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Alba Iulia and Budapest takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. There is at least one train per day from Alba Iulia to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 37m
Duration
461 km
Distance
Ft 13,000
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Alba Iulia to Budapest train times

Trains run once daily between Alba Iulia and Budapest. The service departs Alba Iulia at 12:16 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Budapest at 18:55:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 7h 39m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 7h 34m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 7h 34m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 7h 34m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 7h 44m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 7h 44m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 7h 34m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Alba Iulia to Budapest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 460.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Budapest, Hungary?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-Keleti once daily. Tickets cost Ft 12,500–14,000 and the journey takes 7h 34m.

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