What is the cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu?

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu is to train which costs $18 - $20 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu?

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Alba Iulia and Târgu Jiu?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Târgu Jiu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Alba Iulia and Târgu Jiu?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Târgu Jiu. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Târgu Jiu is 192 km. The road distance is 177.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $23 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu?

The bus from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu takes 4h including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu train from?

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

Train or bus from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu is to bus which takes 4h and costs $23 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $20 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu bus arrive?

Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, arrive at Târgu Jiu station.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu train arrive?

Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Târgu Jiu station.

Can I drive from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu is 178 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu.

How do I get a train ticket from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu?

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Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiubus Cj1
4h
$23–26
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiutrain Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
4h 50m
$18–20
Drive 177.6 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiucar 177.6 km
3h 16m
$29–41
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiutaxi 177.6 km
3h 16m
$95–120

Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu by bus

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Distance: 192 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Târgu Jiu, Romania?

Normandia Transport operates a bus from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24 and the journey takes 4h. Expres Transport also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiu once daily. Tickets cost $18–20 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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