There are 5 ways to get from Arad to Slovakia by bus, train, night train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arad to Bratislavabus
7h 33m€35–70Train
cheapest- 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 35m€29–33Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Arad to Hegyeshalomnighttrain Night Train
8h 31m€35–40Drive 458.5 km
- Drive from Arad to Bratislavacar 458.5 km
4h 9m€70–101Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
- Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BUD - VIE
- Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centrebus
6h 49m€101–250
Arad to Slovakia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Slovakia is to train which costs €28 - €33 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Slovakia is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €65 - €100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arad and arriving at Bratislava. Services depart twice a week, 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 35m.
The distance between Arad and Slovakia is 472 km. The road distance is 458.5 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Slovakia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs €35 - €70.
The bus from Arad to Bratislava takes 7h 33m including transfers and departs twice a week.
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 bus which takes 7h 33m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €33 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Slovakia?
SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Arad to Bratislava once daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 7h 33m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arad to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via Szolnok and Budapest-Nyugati in around 7h 35m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–270
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Arad to Hegyeshalom
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €33–36
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Arad to Bratislava
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- SVS
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More Questions & Answers
Arad to Slovakia bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Bratislava station.
Slovakia is 1h behind Arad. It is currently 2:13 AM in Arad and 1:13 AM 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.
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