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How to get fromArad to Istanbulby plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Arad to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Arad (ARW) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane ARW - IST
    4h 24m
    ₺6,308–14,349

  2. Train, night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Arad to Videletrain train Ic
    2. Take the nighttrain from Videle to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    21h 38m
    ₺1,942–3,167

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus bus 1896
    2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Aksaraybus bus
    18h 5m
    ₺3,634–4,165

  4. Drive  1,089.2 km

    1. Drive from Arad to Istanbulcar car 1,089.2 km
    11h 44m
    ₺8,633–12,470

  5. Bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus bus 1896
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1920
    19h 25m
    ₺2,332–3,563

  6. Bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station #2

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus bus 1896
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus N1920
    19h 25m
    ₺5,832–8,663

Arad to Istanbul by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,634Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 859.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?

Tarom, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Arad (ARW) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arad to Aksaray via Belgrade bus station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 18h 5m.

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