The average train between Sofia and Alba Iulia takes 33h 38m and the fastest train takes 33h 28m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Sofia to Alba Iulia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Sofia and Alba Iulia. The earliest departure is at 5:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Sofia is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Alba Iulia at 2:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Vidin and take an average of 33h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Sofia station and arriving at Alba Iulia station via Vidin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 38m.
Sofia to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Alba Iulia station.
The distance between Sofia and Alba Iulia is 375.2 km. The road distance is 649 km.
You can take a train from Sofia to Alba Iulia via Vidin and Craiova in around 16h 44m.
