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How to get fromSpain to Aradby plane, bus, train (TGV), ferry, car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Spain to Arad by plane, bus, train (TGV), ferry, car, or train

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  1. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane plane BCN - TSR
    2. Take the bus from Timişoara to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus bus
    8h 37m
    $83–235

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Hbftrain train
    4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ec
    5. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Aradtrain train Ic
    29h 45m
    $498–867

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus bus
    32h 29m
    $110–190

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoaferry ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Aradcar car
    26h 31m
    $320–473

  5. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane BCN - BUD
    2. Take the train from Ferihegy to Szolnoktrain train
    3. Take the train from Szolnok to Aradtrain train
    9h 19m
    $109–273

  6. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane plane MAD - TSR
    2. Take the bus from Timişoara to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus bus
    9h 23m
    $103–303

  7. Fly Valencia Airport to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane plane VLC - TSR
    2. Take the bus from Timişoara to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus bus
    8h 43m
    $121–285

  8. Bus via Montpellier

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Aradbus bus 1922
    37h 40m
    $223–401

  9. Drive 2,013.5 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Aradcar car 2,013.5 km
    22h 31m
    $368–532

Spain to Arad by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration29h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$498Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,716.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Spain and Arad, Romania?

You can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Arad via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 29h 45m. Alternatively, Tabita Tour operates a bus from Barcelona to Arad, Autogara Transdara 6 times a week. Tickets cost $150–190 and the journey takes 32h 29m. Matei Unitrans also services this route twice a week.

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