There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Arad Central Station by plane, bus, train, night train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Arad (ARW)plane OTP - ARW
2h 20m$76–251Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Aradnighttrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Lokoshaza / ...
12h 27m$26–55Bus
- Take the bus from Buchurest to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus
6h 55m$45–65Train
- Take the train from Bucharest to Aradtrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Timişoara Nord / ...
10h 9m$51–55Bus via Sibiu
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sibiubus 3910 / ...
- Take the bus from Sibiu to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus
10h$45–64Drive 563.7 km
- Drive from Bucharest to Arad Central Stationcar 563.7 km
6h 14m$90–130
Bucharest to Arad Central Station by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Arad Central Station is to night train which costs $26 - $55 and takes 12h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Arad Central Station is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $75 - $260.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchurest and arriving at Arad, Autogara Transdara. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bucharest and arriving at Arad. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 9m.
The distance between Bucharest and Arad Central Station is 442 km. The road distance is 563.7 km.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Arad Central Station without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Bucharest to Arad Central Station, including transfers.
Bucharest to Arad Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.
Bucharest to Arad Central Station train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Arad Central Station is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $75 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 6h 55m, you could also train, which costs $51 - $55 and takes 10h 9m.
What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Arad Central Station, Romania?
HiSky, Tarom, and Anima Wings fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Arad (ARW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Omega Group operates a bus from Buchurest to Arad, Autogara Transdara twice a week. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–260
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $85–230
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–240
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Bucharest to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $51–55
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Bucharest to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $51–55
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40 751 525 520
- [email protected]
- Website
- astratranscarpatic.ro
Night train from Bucharest to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- astratranscarpatic.ro
- Phone
- +359 899199328
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Buchurest to Arad, Autogara Transdara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sibiu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +4-0231-517.509
- Website
- apetrans.ro
Bus from Sibiu to Arad, Autogara Transdara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Schedules at
- apetrans.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Bucharest to Arad Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sibiu station.
Bucharest to Arad Central Station train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Arad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Arad Central Station is 564 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Bucharest to Arad Central Station.
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