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How to get fromSofia to Alba Iuliaby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane SOF - CLJ
    2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iuliabus bus
    8h 8m
    $97–226

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Craiova to Alba Iuliatrain train
    16h 44m
    $30–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Sibiubus bus 983
    2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iuliabus bus 3910 / ...
    14h 10m
    $75–111

  4. Drive  566.9 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Alba Iuliacar car 566.9 km
    8h 34m
    $91–131

  5. Fly to Sibiu, bus

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane plane SOF - SBZ
    2. Take the bus from Sibiu Airport to Alba Iuliabus bus
    10h 52m
    $158–325

  6. Fly to Tirgu Mures, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tirgu Mures (TGM)plane plane SOF - TGM
    2. Take the train from Vidrasău h. to Războienitrain train
    3. Take the train from Războieni to Alba Iuliatrain train
    10h 3m
    $67–299

  7. Bus via Râmnicu Vâlcea

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Râmnicu Vâlceabus bus 983
    2. Take the bus from Ramnicu Valcea Bus Station to Alba Iuliabus bus
    15h 10m
    $68–107

Sofia to Alba Iulia by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Alba Iulia, Romania?

You can take a bus from Sofia to Alba Iulia via Sibiu in around 14h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Alba Iulia via Vidin and Craiova in around 16h 44m.

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