There are 4 ways to get from Arad to Iron Gates by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Arad to Orsovatrain Ic
5h 2m$24–29Bus
- Take the bus from Arad to Timișoarabus 1896 / ...
- Take the bus from Timișoara Autogara Normandia to Gura Văiibus
6h 46m$39–43Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Arad to Orsovanighttrain Irn
5h 52m$33–37Drive 248.3 km
- Drive from Arad to Iron Gatescar 248.3 km
3h 10m$46–67
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Iron Gates is to train which costs $23 - $29 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Iron Gates is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Arad to Iron Gates. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Gura Văii via Timișoara Autogara Normandia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Iron Gates. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Orsova via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Arad and Iron Gates is 255 km. The road distance is 248.3 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Iron Gates without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $23 - $29.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Arad to Iron Gates, including transfers.
Arad to Iron Gates bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arad station.
Arad to Iron Gates train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad to Iron Gates is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $23 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39 - $44 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Iron Gates, Romania?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Arad to Orsova 4 times a day. Tickets cost $12–15 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arad to Iron Gates via Timișoara Autogara Normandia and Gura Văii in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Arad to Orsova
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Arad to Orsova
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21–24
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Timișoara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +4-0726.922.277
- Website
- obada-transmontana.ro
Bus from Timișoara Autogara Normandia to Gura Văii
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29
- Schedules at
- obadabus.autogari.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Arad to Iron Gates bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Timișoara station.
Arad to Iron Gates train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Orsova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Iron Gates is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Arad to Iron Gates.
There are 273+ hotels available in Iron Gates.