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There are 11 ways to get from Arad to Spain by train, plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane TSR - BCN
    8h 38m
    €73–241

  2. Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane TSR - PMI
    10h 24m
    €52–222

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbftrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain train
    27h 40m
    €289–552

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Barcelonabus bus
    32h 29m
    €95–250

  5. Drive  2,015 km

    1. Drive from Arad to Barcelonacar car 2,015 km
    22h 31m
    €330–477

  6. Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport

    1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain train
    2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain train
    3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane BUD - PMI
    8h 55m
    €95–205

  7. Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain train
    2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain train
    3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BUD - BCN
    9h 18m
    €76–204

  8. Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BEG - BCN
    10h 3m
    €71–244

  9. Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

    1. Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane TSR - MAD
    9h 14m
    €99–261

  10. Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Valencia Airport

    1. Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane TSR - VLC
    8h 38m
    €81–242

  11. Train, train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport

    1. Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain train
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain train
    3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane VIE - PMI
    12h 6m
    €116–262

Arad to Spain by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration27h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,712.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Spain?

You can take a train from Arad to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona Sants in around 27h 40m. Alternatively, Tabita Tour operates a bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Barcelona 6 times a week. Tickets cost €130–160 and the journey takes 32h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.

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