There are 4 ways to get from Calafat to Arad by bus, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Calafat to Aradbus 1950
7h 25m$35–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calafat to Băile Herculanebus 1950
- Take the train from Baile Herculane to Aradtrain Ir
9h 4m$36–47Drive 356.7 km
- Drive from Calafat to Aradcar 356.7 km
5h 4m$57–83Train
- Take the train from Calafat to Craiovatrain Calafat - Craiova
- Take the train from Craiova to Aradtrain Ir
12h 50m$46–50
Calafat to Arad by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calafat to Arad is to bus and train which costs $35 - $50 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Calafat to Arad is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $55 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calafat and arriving at Arad. Services depart five times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Calafat to Arad. However, there are services departing from Calafat and arriving at Arad via Craiova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Calafat and Arad is 380 km. The road distance is 356.7 km.
The best way to get from Calafat to Arad without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $35 - $65.
The bus from Calafat to Arad takes 7h 25m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Calafat to Arad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calafat station.
Calafat to Arad train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Calafat station.
The best way to get from Calafat to Arad is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $46 - $50 and takes 12h 50m.
What companies run services between Calafat, Romania and Arad, Romania?
FlixBus operates a bus from Calafat to Arad 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calafat to Arad via Craiova in around 12h 50m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Baile Herculane to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–23
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Calafat to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–13
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Craiova to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $34–37
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Calafat to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calafat to Băile Herculane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Calafat to Arad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Arad station.
Calafat to Arad train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Craiova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calafat to Arad is 357 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Calafat to Arad.
Book your Calafat to Arad bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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