There are 4 ways to get from Arad to Nitra by train, bus, 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 Szolnoktrain Ir
- Take the train from Szolnok to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Nove Zamkytrain Rj
7h 40m€24–31Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Arad to Budapestbus
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Nové Zámkytrain rj 270 / ...
8h 56m€18–36Drive 400.8 km
- Drive from Arad to Nitracar 400.8 km
4h 46m€69–99Bus
- Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Bratislavabus
- Take the bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Nitrabus
9h 41m€52–114
Arad to Nitra by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Nitra is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Nitra is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Arad to Nitra. However, there are services departing from Arad, Autogara Transdara and arriving at Nitra via Bratislava, Stn. Lamač and Bratislava hlavná stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Nitra. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Nitra via Szolnok, Budapest-Nyugati and Nove Zamky. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Arad and Nitra is 410 km. The road distance is 400.8 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Nitra without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Arad to Nitra, including transfers.
Arad to Nitra bus services, operated by Express Busline, depart from Arad, Autogara Transdara station.
Arad to Nitra train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad to Nitra is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Nitra, Slovakia?
You can take a train from Arad to Nitra via Szolnok, Budapest-Nyugati, and Nove Zamky in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Nitra via Bratislava, Stn. Lamač, Bratislava, Pod stanicou, and Bratislava hlavná stanica in around 9h 41m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Szolnok to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–6
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Nove Zamky
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Nové Zámky
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Arad to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- SVS
- Phone
- +373 789 18 888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Busline
Bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Bratislava
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Express Busline
- Phone
- +421 2 55 422 734
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slovak Lines
Bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Nitra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Slovak Lines
- [email protected]
- Website
- levitour.sk
Bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Nitra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Schedules at
- levitour.sk
- Phone
- +421 48 4144 216
- [email protected]
- Website
- turancar.sk
Bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Nitra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Schedules at
- turancar.sk
- Phone
- +420 220 311 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- LEO Express
Bus from Bratislava hlavná stanica to Nitra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- LEO Express
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Booking & Getting There
Arad to Nitra bus services, operated by Express Busline, arrive at Bratislava station.
Nitra is 1h behind Arad. It is currently 1:38 PM in Arad and 12:38 PM in Nitra.
Arad to Nitra train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Szolnok station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Nitra is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Arad to Nitra.
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