There are 5 ways to get from Arad 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 42m$66–216Night 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 50m$45–65Train
- Take the train from Arad to Bucuresti Nordtrain Ic
10h 35m$130–240Drive 563.8 km
- Drive from Arad to Bucharestcar 563.8 km
6h 15m$90–130
Arad to Bucharest by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Bucharest is to night train which costs $26 - $55 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Bucharest is to fly which takes 1h 42m 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 and Bucharest is 443 km. The road distance is 563.8 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Arad to Bucharest, including transfers.
Arad to Bucharest bus services, operated by Omega Group, depart from Arad, Autogara Transdara station.
Arad to Bucharest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad to Bucharest is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $65 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 6h 50m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Bucharest, Romania?
HiSky, Anima Wings, and Tarom fly from Arad (ARW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) once daily. 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
- 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
- +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 to Bucharest bus services, operated by Omega Group, arrive at Buchurest station.
Arad to Bucharest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Bucharest is 564 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Arad to Bucharest.
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