The train between Sofia and Alba Iulia 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 service departs Sofia at 5:20 PM in the evening, which arrives into Alba Iulia at 02:48:00. All services require a transfer at Vidin and take an average of 33h 28m. 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 station and Craiova station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 28m.
Sofia to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Alba Iulia station.
The distance between Sofia and Alba Iulia is 375.2 km. The road distance is 567 km.
You can take a train from Sofia to Alba Iulia via Vidin and Craiova in around 16h 44m.
