There are 5 ways to get from Arad to Istanbul 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 Istanbul (IST)plane ARW - IST
5h 24m₺6,307–20,347Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus 1896
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
19h 25m₺2,251–3,473Train, night train
- Take the train from Arad to Bucuresti Nordtrain Ic
- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
21h 21m₺7,162–13,146Drive 1,089.2 km
- Drive from Arad to Istanbulcar 1,089.2 km
11h 44m₺8,571–12,380Bus via Ruse
- Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Rusebus
- Take the bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 55 / ...
20h 45m₺4,023–5,627
Arad to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Istanbul is to bus which costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.500 ₺ and takes 19h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Arad to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Belgrade bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Yenikapi via Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.
The distance between Arad and Istanbul is 860 km. The road distance is 1089.2 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 19h 25m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Arad to Istanbul, including transfers.
Arad to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arad station.
Arad to Istanbul train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad to Istanbul is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.500 ₺ and takes 19h 25m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?
Tarom, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Arad (ARW) to Istanbul (IST) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arad to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Belgrade bus station in around 19h 25m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Arad to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–20,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Arad to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–20,000
- 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
- ₺1,500–1,800
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Arad to Bucuresti Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–12,000
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Bucharest to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺500–1,455
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺500–750
- 1st Class
- ₺550–750
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,600
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
- Phone
- +359 899199328
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–3,500
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–2,600
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
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Arad to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Belgrade bus station.
Arad to Istanbul train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Istanbul is 1089 km. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from Arad to Istanbul.
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