There are 6 ways to get from Arad Central Station to Budapest by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3h 49mFt 7,500–8,500Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arad to Budapestbus
4h 47mFt 3,700–7,500Drive 263.1 km
- Drive from Arad Central Station to Budapestcar 263.1 km
2h 31mFt 14,425–20,836Bus via Budapest
- Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Budapestbus
4h 54mFt 17,000–24,000Bus via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
5h 17mFt 8,325–19,429Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Arad to Budapest263.4 km
4h 5mFt 3,948
Arad Central Station to Budapest by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arad Central Station to Budapest is to rideshare which costs 3 948 Ft and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Arad Central Station to Budapest is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs 14 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arad and arriving at Budapest. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arad and arriving at Budapest-Keleti. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Arad Central Station and Budapest is 250 km. The road distance is 263.1 km.
The best way to get from Arad Central Station to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs 7 500 Ft - 8 500 Ft.
The train from Arad to Budapest-Keleti takes 3h 49m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Arad Central Station to Budapest bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Arad station.
Arad Central Station to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad Central Station to Budapest is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs 7 500 Ft - 8 500 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3 700 Ft - 7 500 Ft and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Arad Central Station, Romania and Budapest, Hungary?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Arad to Budapest-Keleti every 2 hours. Tickets cost Ft 7,500–8,500 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Arad to Budapest once daily. Tickets cost Ft 3,700–7,500 and the journey takes 4h 31m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Arad to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 7,500–8,500
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- [email protected]
- Website
- svs.md
Bus from Arad to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,700–7,500
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
- Phone
- 0040263701919
- [email protected]
- Website
- latinoexpres.ro
Bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 17,000–24,000
- Schedules at
- latinoexpres.ro
- Phone
- +373 789 18 888
- [email protected]
- Website
- busline.md
Bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 7,500–19,000
- Website
- https://busline.md/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Arad to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,948
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arad Central Station to Budapest bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Budapest station.
Budapest is 1h behind Arad Central Station. It is currently 3:44 PM in Arad Central Station and 2:44 PM in Budapest.
Arad Central Station to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad Central Station to Budapest is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Arad Central Station to Budapest.
There are 6890+ hotels available in Budapest.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Arad Central Station and Budapest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.