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Budapest to Arad trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Arad takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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.

3h 42m
Duration
250 km
Distance
$14
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Budapest to Arad train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Budapest and Arad. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Arad at 11:51 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 46m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 39m • Direct
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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 39m • Direct
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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 39m • Direct
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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 39m • Direct
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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 39m • Direct
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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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    train train 3h 41m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 46m • Direct
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    train train 3h 46m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest 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.

Map of how to get from Budapest to Arad.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 250.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Arad, Romania?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Arad every 4 hours. Tickets cost $13–16 and the journey takes 3h 41m.

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