Rome2Rio

How to get fromAlba Iulia to Istanbulby bus, plane, train, night train, or car

Find Transport to Istanbul

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Istanbul by bus, plane, train, night train, or car

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

  1. Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus bus
    2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane CLJ - IST
    6h 13m
    ₺5,539–13,809

  2. Train, night train via Videle

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Videletrain train Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
    2. Take the nighttrain from Videle to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    20h 15m
    ₺2,470–3,633

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to București, Autogara Militaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus N1998
    18h 25m
    ₺4,053–6,616

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    18h 5m
    ₺5,185–9,834

  5. Train, bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Simeriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Simeria to Timisoara Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TSR - IST
    8h 57m

  6. Bus via Shumen

    1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to București, Autogara Militaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stop to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus
    21h 46m
    ₺4,015–6,565

  7. Drive  947.8 km

    1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Istanbulcar car 947.8 km
    12h 21m
    ₺7,356–10,625

Alba Iulia to Istanbul by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,053Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alba Iulia to Istanbul.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 885.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Alba Iulia to İstanbul Esenler bus station via București, Autogara Militari in around 18h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Türkiye

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers