The average train between Arad and Bratislava takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Arad to Bratislava. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Arad and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arad is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Szolnok and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Arad to Bratislava? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Arad station and arriving at Bratislava station via Szolnok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Arad to Bratislava train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
Arad to Bratislava train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
The distance between Arad and Bratislava is 386 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a train from Arad to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via Szolnok and Budapest-Nyugati in around 7h 4m.