There are 4 ways to get from Hungary to Alba Iulia by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Alba Iuliatrain Ic
8h 3m$25–29Bus
- Take the bus from Budapest to Alba Iuliabus
9h 57m$56–81Drive 502.6 km
- Drive from Budapest to Alba Iuliacar 502.6 km
4h 50m$95–138Train via Koebanya-Kispest
- Take the train from Koebanya-Kispest to Alba Iuliatrain 347
8h 21m$91–161
Hungary to Alba Iulia by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hungary to Alba Iulia is to train which costs $25 - $30 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Hungary to Alba Iulia is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Hungary to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Clark Ádám tér and arriving at Alba Iulia via Budapest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Hungary to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Kossuth Lajos tér and arriving at Alba Iulia via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Hungary and Alba Iulia is 465 km. The road distance is 502.6 km.
The best way to get from Hungary to Alba Iulia without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $25 - $30.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Hungary to Alba Iulia, including transfers.
Hungary to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by SC Latino Expres S.R.L., depart from Budapest station.
Hungary to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
The best way to get from Hungary to Alba Iulia is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $25 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 9h 57m.
What companies run services between Hungary and Alba Iulia, Romania?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Alba Iulia once daily. Tickets cost $24–28 and the journey takes 6h 56m. Alternatively, SC Latino Expres S.R.L. operates a bus from Budapest to Alba Iulia once a week. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 8h 53m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–28
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Koebanya-Kispest to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- 0040263701919
- [email protected]
- Website
- latinoexpres.ro
Bus from Budapest to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- latinoexpres.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Hungary to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by SC Latino Expres S.R.L., arrive at Alba Iulia station.
Alba Iulia is 1h ahead of Hungary. It is currently 8:07 PM in Hungary and 9:07 PM in Alba Iulia.
Hungary to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Alba Iulia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hungary to Alba Iulia is 503 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Hungary to Alba Iulia.
There are 331+ hotels available in Alba Iulia.