There are 6 ways to get from Arad to Sovata by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Arad to Războienitrain
- Take the train from Războieni to Târgu Mureştrain
- Take the bus from Târgu Mureș to Sovatabus
7h 54mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Arad to Blajtrain Timişoara Nord - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
- Take the train from Blaj to Bălăuşeri hcv.train Blaj - Bălăuşeri hcv.
8h 13m$25–28Bus
- Take the bus from Arad to Turdabus 3917
- Take the bus from Turda to Sovatabus
9hDrive 394.2 km
- Drive from Arad to Sovatacar 394.2 km
4h 53m$63–91Bus via Deva
- Take the bus from Arad to Devabus
- Take the bus from Deva to Turdabus
- Take the bus from Turda to Sovata Băibus
9h 25m$34–52Train, bus via Cluj-Napoca
- Take the train from Arad to Cluj Napocatrain Ic
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Sovatabus
10h 12m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Sovata is to train which costs $25 - $28 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Sovata is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Arad to Sovata. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Sovata via Turda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Sovata. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Bălăuşeri hcv. via Blaj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Arad and Sovata is 375 km. The road distance is 394.2 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Sovata without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Arad to Sovata, including transfers.
Arad to Sovata bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arad station.
Arad to Sovata train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad to Sovata is to bus which takes 9h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $28 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Sovata, Romania?
You can take a bus from Arad to Sovata via Turda in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arad to Sovata Băi via Blaj, Bălăuşeri hcv., and Bălăuşeri in around 8h 13m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Războieni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Războieni to Târgu Mureş
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Blaj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–24
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +4-0744-251.977
- Website
- veratrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Târgu Mureș to Sovata
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- veratrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Sovata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- veratrans.autogari.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Arad to Sovata bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turda station.
Arad to Sovata train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Blaj station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Sovata is 394 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Arad to Sovata.
There are 335+ hotels available in Sovata.






