There are 7 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 Airport (IST)plane ARW - IST
4h 24m₺6,311–15,352Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Arad to Videletrain Ic
- Take the nighttrain from Videle to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
20h 20m₺2,007–3,242Bus
- Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus 1896
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Aksaraybus
18h 5m₺3,677–4,217Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Arad to Videlenighttrain Irn
- Take the nighttrain from Videle to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
21h 38m₺2,810–3,996Bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station
- 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₺2,349–3,589Bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station #2
- Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus 1896
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1920
19h 25m₺5,849–9,189Drive 1,089.2 km
- Drive from Arad to Istanbulcar 1,089.2 km
11h 44m₺10,297–14,873
Arad to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Istanbul is to train and night train which costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.300 ₺ and takes 20h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Istanbul is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Arad to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Aksaray via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Yenikapi via Videle and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.
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 18h 5m and costs 3.600 ₺ - 4.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 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 4h 24m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.600 ₺ - 4.300 ₺ and takes 18h 5m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Istanbul, Turkey?
Tarom, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Arad (ARW) to Istanbul Airport (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.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Arad to Istanbul Airport via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–20,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Arad to Istanbul Airport via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–20,000
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Arad to Istanbul Airport via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–15,000
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Arad to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–1,700
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Videle to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺500–1,483
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺500–700
- 1st Class
- ₺550–700
Night train from Videle to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺500–1,483
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺500–700
- 1st Class
- ₺550–700
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Arad to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,200–2,500
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 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
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–7,500
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 062 8103637
- [email protected]
- Website
- balbuss.rs
Bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,528
- Schedules at
- balbuss.rs
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Arad to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Belgrade bus station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Arad. It is currently 10:01 AM in Arad and 11:01 AM in Istanbul.
Arad to Istanbul train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Videle 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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