What is the cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Switzerland is to train and night train which costs SFr 75 - SFr 95 and takes 21h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Switzerland is to bus and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Alba Iulia and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba Iulia to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Orăștie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Alba Iulia and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Budapest-Keleti, Sargans and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 26m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Switzerland?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Switzerland is 1266 km. The road distance is 1440.9 km.

How do I travel from Alba Iulia to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 20h 26m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 310.

How long does it take to get from Alba Iulia to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Alba Iulia to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Switzerland bus from?

Alba Iulia to Switzerland bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, depart from Alba Iulia station.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Switzerland train from?

Alba Iulia to Switzerland train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Alba Iulia station.

Train or bus from Alba Iulia to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Switzerland is to train which takes 20h 26m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 24h 8m.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Switzerland bus arrive?

Alba Iulia to Switzerland bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, arrive at Orăștie station.

What is the time difference between Alba Iulia and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 1h behind Alba Iulia. It is currently 9:23 PM in Alba Iulia and 8:23 PM in Switzerland.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Switzerland train arrive?

Alba Iulia to Switzerland train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Alba Iulia to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Switzerland is 1441 km. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Alba Iulia to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1252+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Alba Iulia to Switzerland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Switzerland by bus, plane, train, night train, or car

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Bus, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CLJ - ZRH
6h 15m
CHF 112–294
Bus, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CLJ - BGY
3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 32m
CHF 44–322
Train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Sarganstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Sargans to Zürich HBtrain
20h 26m
CHF 162–303
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Orăștiebus Cj1
2. Take the bus from Orăștie to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
24h 8m
CHF 102–176
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the nighttrain from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
21h 32m
CHF 80–93
Bus, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Basel (BSL)plane CLJ - BSL
6h 6m
CHF 66–266
Bus, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CLJ - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 52m
CHF 68–269
Bus via Cluj-Napoca Airport (CLJ)
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Zurichbus
29h 58m
Drive 1,440.9 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Zurichcar 1,440.9 km
13h 45m
CHF 239–346

Alba Iulia to Switzerland by train

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20h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,265.9 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Zürich Stadelhofen via Budapest-Keleti, Sargans, and Zürich HB in around 20h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba Iulia to Zürich Stadelhofen via Orăștie, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 24h 8m.

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