There are 6 ways to get from Arad to Moldova 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 to Chișinău International Airport
best- Fly from Arad (ARW) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)plane ARW - RMO
5h 45m$91–296Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
15h 30m$35–70Train
- Take the train from Arad to Simeriatrain
- Take the train from Simeria to Iașitrain
- Take the train from Ungheni to Chisinautrain 402
22h 9m$71–81Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Arad to Iașinighttrain Timişoara Nord - Iaşi
- Take the train from Iasi to Chisinautrain 402
21h 57m$68–77Fly to Iași International Airport, drive
- Fly from Arad (ARW) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane ARW - IAS
- Drive from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Unghenicar
5h 11m$106–335Drive 786.4 km
- Drive from Arad to Chișinăucar 786.4 km
11h 59m$126–181
Arad to Moldova by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Moldova is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 15h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Moldova is to fly and drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $100 - $340.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arad, Autogara Transdara and arriving at Chisinau, Gara Feroviara. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 15h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Moldova. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Chisinau via Simeria, Iasi and Ungheni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 9m.
The distance between Arad and Moldova is 609 km. The road distance is 786.4 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Moldova without a car is to bus which takes 15h 30m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Arad to Moldova, including transfers.
Arad to Moldova bus services, operated by Express Busline, depart from Arad, Autogara Transdara station.
Arad to Moldova train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad to Moldova is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $90 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 15h 30m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $85 and takes 22h 9m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Moldova?
Tarom and HiSky fly from Arad (ARW) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) once daily. Alternatively, Express Busline operates a bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Chisinau, Gara Feroviara 6 times a week. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 15h 30m. SARVALTEH AUTO also services this route once a week.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Arad to Chișinău International Airport via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Flights from Arad to Iași International Airport via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–340
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Arad to Chișinău International Airport via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–290
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Simeria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Simeria to Iași
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $52–56
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Arad to Iași
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $64–69
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- (+373) 22 83 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Moldovan Railways (CFM)
Train from Ungheni to Chisinau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- Moldovan Railways (CFM)
Train from Iasi to Chisinau
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Moldovan Railways (CFM)
- Phone
- +373 789 18 888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Busline
Bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Chisinau, Gara Feroviara
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Express Busline
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Chisinau, Gara Feroviara
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- SVS
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Booking & Getting There
Arad to Moldova bus services, operated by Express Busline, arrive at Chisinau, Gara Feroviara station.
Arad to Moldova train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Simeria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Moldova is 786 km. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Arad to Moldova.
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