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How to get fromIstanbul to Aradby plane, bus, night train, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Arad by plane, bus, night train, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Arad (ARW)plane plane IST - ARW
    8h 14m
    $61–288

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Aradnighttrain night train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Lokoshaza / ...
    24h 7m
    $37–87

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Aутобуска Cтаницаbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pančevo bus station to Aradbus bus 1896
    18h 35m
    $58–68

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Videle to Aradtrain train Ir
    22h 44m
    $55–80

  5. Bus via Ruse

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus bus Citylines 56 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ruse to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus bus
    23h 10m
    $82–119

  6. Drive  1,089.8 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Aradcar car 1,089.8 km
    11h 50m
    $174–251

Istanbul to Arad by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 859.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Arad, Romania?

Tarom, Anima Wings, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Arad (ARW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Arad via Pančevo bus station in around 18h 35m.

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