There are 3 ways to get from Arad to Slovakia 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 Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rj
7h 11m€28–32Bus
- Take the bus from Arad to Bratislavabus
7h 33m€50–70Drive 458.5 km
- Drive from Arad to Bratislavacar 458.5 km
4h 9m€79–113
Arad to Slovakia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Slovakia is to train which costs €28 - €33 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Slovakia is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €75 - €120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arad and arriving at Bratislava. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Slovakia. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via Szolnok and Budapest-Nyugati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Arad and Slovakia is 465 km. The road distance is 458.5 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Slovakia without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €28 - €33.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Arad to Slovakia, including transfers.
Arad to Slovakia bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Arad station.
Arad to Slovakia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad to Slovakia is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €28 - €33. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Slovakia?
You can take a train from Arad to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via Szolnok and Budapest-Nyugati in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Arad to Bratislava once daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 7h 33m. SC Latino Expres S.R.L. also services this route once a week.
- 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 Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Arad to Bratislava
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- SVS
- Phone
- 0040263701919
- [email protected]
- Website
- latinoexpres.ro
Bus from Arad to Bratislava
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Schedules at
- latinoexpres.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Arad to Slovakia bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Bratislava station.
Slovakia is 1h behind Arad. It is currently 12:04 AM in Arad and 11:04 PM in Slovakia.
Arad to Slovakia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Szolnok station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Slovakia is 458 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Arad to Slovakia.
There are 2205+ hotels available in Slovakia.