There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Arad by plane, bus, night train, 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) to Arad (ARW)plane IST - ARW
7h 29m$61–298Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Videle to Aradtrain Ir
20h 50m$56–81Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Aутобуска Cтаницаbus
- Take the bus from Pančevo bus station to Aradbus 1896
18h 35m$58–73Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Aradnighttrain Night Train / ...
21h 45m$62–87Bus via Belgrade
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus N1920
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Aradbus 1896
19h 25m$119–176Drive 1,089.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Aradcar 1,089.8 km
11h 50m$207–299
Istanbul to Arad by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Arad is to bus which costs $55 - $75 and takes 18h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Arad is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $60 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Arad. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Arad via Pančevo bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Arad. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Arad via Halkali and Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.
The distance between Istanbul and Arad is 859 km. The road distance is 1089.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Arad without a car is to bus which takes 18h 35m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Istanbul to Arad, including transfers.
Istanbul to Arad bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.
Istanbul to Arad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Arad is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $60 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 18h 35m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Arad, Romania?
Tarom, HiSky, and Anima Wings fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Arad (ARW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Arad via Pančevo bus station in around 18h 35m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Arad via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Arad via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–290
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–30
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $10–14
- 1st Class
- $10–14
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–30
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $10–15
- 1st Class
- $11–15
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Videle to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–49
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Bucuresti Nord to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $51–55
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Aутобуска Cтаница
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $38
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pančevo bus station to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Belgrade bus station to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Arad bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Aутобуска Cтаница station.
Arad is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:46 AM in Istanbul and 9:46 AM in Arad.
Istanbul to Arad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Arad is 1090 km. It takes approximately 11h 50m to drive from Istanbul to Arad.
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