There are 5 ways to get from Arad Central Station to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, night train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Arad (ARW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ARW - OTP
1h 43m$66–217Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Arad to Bucharestnighttrain Arad - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
11h 41m$26–55Bus
- Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Buchurestbus
6h 55m$45–65Train
- Take the train from Arad to Bucuresti Nordtrain Ic
10h 35m$130–220Drive 564.6 km
- Drive from Arad Central Station to Bucharestcar 564.6 km
6h 16m$90–130
Arad Central Station to Bucharest by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arad Central Station to Bucharest is to night train which costs $26 - $55 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Arad Central Station to Bucharest is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $65 - $220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arad, Autogara Transdara and arriving at Buchurest. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arad and arriving at Bucuresti Nord. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Arad Central Station and Bucharest is 444 km. The road distance is 564.6 km.
The best way to get from Arad Central Station to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Arad Central Station to Bucharest, including transfers.
Arad Central Station to Bucharest bus services, operated by Omega Group, depart from Arad, Autogara Transdara station.
Arad Central Station to Bucharest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad Central Station to Bucharest is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $65 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 6h 55m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Arad Central Station, Romania and Bucharest, Romania?
HiSky, Tarom, and Anima Wings fly from Arad (ARW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Omega Group operates a bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Buchurest twice a week. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Arad to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–230
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Arad to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $75–210
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Arad to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Arad to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $31–36
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Arad to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Arad to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $49–54
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40 751 525 520
- [email protected]
- Website
- astratranscarpatic.ro
Night train from Arad to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- astratranscarpatic.ro
- Phone
- +359 899199328
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Buchurest
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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Booking & Getting There
Arad Central Station to Bucharest bus services, operated by Omega Group, arrive at Buchurest station.
Arad Central Station to Bucharest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad Central Station to Bucharest is 565 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Arad Central Station to Bucharest.
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