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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

    best
    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
    $93–273

  2. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane plane BCN - BEG
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Aradbus bus
    10h 48m
    $79–260

  3. 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 Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx
    4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ec
    5. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Aradtrain train Ic
    30h 57m
    $533–832

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus bus
    32h 29m
    $100–290

  5. 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 28m
    $315–462

  6. 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 28m
    $109–281

  7. 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
    $108–293

  8. 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
    $96–244

  9. Drive  2,012.3 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Aradcar car 2,012.3 km
    22h 29m
    $368–531

Spain to Arad by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration30h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$533Cheapest 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, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 30h 57m. Alternatively, Tabita Tour operates a bus from Barcelona to Arad, Autogara Transdara 6 times a week. Tickets cost $140–180 and the journey takes 32h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.

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