There are 5 ways to get from Arad to Budapest-Nyugati by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain Ir
- Take the train from Szolnok to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ir / ...
4h 3mFt 6,712–7,354Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arad to Budapestbus
5hFt 3,600–7,000Drive 263.9 km
- Drive from Arad to Budapest-Nyugaticar 263.9 km
2h 29mFt 14,233–20,558Bus via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
5h 15mFt 8,852–17,384Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Arad to Budapest263.4 km
4h 12mFt 3,915
Arad to Budapest-Nyugati by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Budapest-Nyugati is to rideshare which costs 3 915 Ft and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Budapest-Nyugati is to drive which takes 2h 29m 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.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Budapest-Nyugati. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati via Szolnok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Arad and Budapest-Nyugati is 253 km. The road distance is 263.9 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Budapest-Nyugati without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs 6 500 Ft - 7 500 Ft.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Arad to Budapest-Nyugati, including transfers.
Arad to Budapest-Nyugati bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Arad station.
Arad to Budapest-Nyugati train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad to Budapest-Nyugati is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs 6 500 Ft - 7 500 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3 600 Ft - 7 000 Ft and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Budapest-Nyugati, Hungary?
You can take a train from Arad to Budapest-Nyugati via Szolnok in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Arad to Budapest once daily. Tickets cost Ft 3,600–7,000 and the journey takes 4h 31m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,900–5,300
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Szolnok to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,800–2,100
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Arad to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,600–7,000
- Website
- SVS
- Phone
- +373 789 18 888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Busline
Bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 8,000–17,000
- Website
- Express Busline
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Arad to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,915
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Arad to Budapest-Nyugati bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Budapest station.
Budapest-Nyugati is 1h behind Arad. It is currently 5:45 PM in Arad and 4:45 PM in Budapest-Nyugati.
Arad to Budapest-Nyugati train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Szolnok station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Budapest-Nyugati is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Arad to Budapest-Nyugati.
There are 6764+ hotels available in Budapest-Nyugati.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Arad and Budapest-Nyugati. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.