The average train between Bratislava and Arad takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava to Arad. 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 every 4 hours between Bratislava and Arad. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Arad at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Nyugati and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bratislava to Arad? 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 Bratislava to Arad. However, there are services departing from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station and arriving at Arad station via Budapest-Nyugati station and Szolnok station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Bratislava to Arad train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Bratislava to Arad train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Arad station.
The distance between Bratislava and Arad is 386 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Arad via Budapest-Nyugati and Szolnok in around 7h 27m.