There are 5 ways to get from Hungary to Arad by bus, train, car, or rideshare
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 Budapest to Aradbus
4h 31m$11–22Train
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Aradtrain Ic
4h 31m$14–17Drive 263.8 km
- Drive from Budapest to Aradcar 263.8 km
2h 28m$51–73Bus via Győri út
- Take the bus from Budapest to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus
5h 53m$51–76Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Budapest to Arad263.4 km
3h 43m$13
Hungary to Arad by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hungary to Arad is to rideshare which costs $13 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Hungary to Arad is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $50 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest and arriving at Arad. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Hungary to Arad. However, there are services departing from Kossuth Lajos tér and arriving at Arad via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Hungary and Arad is 270 km. The road distance is 263.8 km.
The best way to get from Hungary to Arad without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $11 - $22.
The bus from Budapest to Arad takes 4h 31m including transfers and departs once daily.
Hungary to Arad bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Budapest station.
Hungary to Arad train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
The best way to get from Hungary to Arad is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $11 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $18 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Hungary and Arad, Romania?
SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Budapest to Arad once daily. Tickets cost $11–22 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Arad hourly. Tickets cost $13–16 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Budapest to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- SVS
- Phone
- 0040263701919
- [email protected]
- Website
- latinoexpres.ro
Bus from Budapest to Arad, Autogara Transdara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- latinoexpres.ro
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Budapest to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Hungary to Arad bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Arad station.
Arad is 1h ahead of Hungary. It is currently 12:26 AM in Hungary and 1:26 AM in Arad.
Hungary to Arad train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Arad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hungary to Arad is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Hungary to Arad.
Book your Hungary to Arad bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
There are 364+ hotels available in Arad.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hungary and Arad. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.