There are 8 ways to get from Arad to Croatia by train, bus, shuttle, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Zagrebbus 976 / ...
9h 22m€52–71Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
11h 45m€39–45Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Arad to Budapestbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to ZagrebEurobusways
10h 5m€68–108Drive 487.5 km
- Drive from Arad to Zagrebcar 487.5 km
6h 56m€71–103Bus, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
- Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane BEG - ZAG
8h 57m€88–214Bus
- Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zagrebbus 976 / ...
10h 19m€52–94Bus, fly to Split Airport
- Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Split Airport (SPU)plane BEG - SPU
8h 57m€111–260Bus, fly to Zadar Airport
- Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane BEG - ZAD
9h 7m€103–255
Arad to Croatia by train, subway, bus, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Croatia is to train which costs €35 - €45 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Croatia is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Arad to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Arad, Autogara Transdara and arriving at Zagreb via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Trg bana J. Jelačića via Keleti pályaudvar, Budapest-Deli and Glavni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Arad and Croatia is 599 km. The road distance is 487.5 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Croatia without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 22m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Arad to Croatia, including transfers.
Arad to Croatia bus services, operated by Express Busline, depart from Arad, Autogara Transdara station.
Arad to Croatia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad to Croatia is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €45 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Croatia?
You can take a bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Zagreb via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arad to Trg bana J. Jelačića via Budapest-Keleti, Keleti pályaudvar, Déli pályaudvar, Budapest-Deli, Zagreb Glavni Kol., and Glavni kolodvor in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–150
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Split Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–210
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Zadar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €80–210
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €80–320
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–22
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–22
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Deli to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Arad to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- SVS
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Budapest to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
- 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
- €23–50
- Website
- Express Busline
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Booking & Getting There
Arad to Croatia bus services, operated by Express Busline, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Croatia is 1h behind Arad. It is currently 12:01 PM in Arad and 11:01 AM in Croatia.
Arad to Croatia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Croatia is 488 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Arad to Croatia.
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