There are 6 ways to get from Turkey 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 (IST) to Arad (ARW)plane IST - ARW
8h 14m$61–288Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Videle to Aradtrain Ir
22h 44m$55–80Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Aутобуска Cтаницаbus
- Take the bus from Pančevo bus station to Aradbus 1896
20h 3m$60–70Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Aradnighttrain Night Train / ...
21h 57m$62–87Bus via Ruse
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Rusebus
- Take the bus from Ruse to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus
22h 38m$76–126Drive 1,089.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Aradcar 1,089.8 km
11h 50m$174–251
Istanbul (IST) to Arad (ARW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Arad is to night train and train which costs $55 - $80 and takes 22h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Turkey to Arad is to fly which takes 8h 14m and costs $60 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Arad. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Arad via İstanbul Esenler and Pančevo bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Arad. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Arad via Halkali and Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 44m.
The distance between Turkey and Arad is 859 km. The road distance is 1089.8 km.
The best way to get from Turkey to Arad without a car is to bus which takes 20h 3m and costs $60 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Turkey to Arad, including transfers.
Turkey to Arad bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.
Turkey to Arad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Turkey to Arad is to fly which takes 8h 14m and costs $60 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $70 and takes 20h 3m.
What companies run services between 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 İskenderpaşa to Arad via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İstanbul Esenler, and Pančevo bus station in around 20h 3m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Istanbul to Arad via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Istanbul to Arad via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $130–430
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Istanbul to Arad via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–280
- 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
- 11h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $44–48
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Bucuresti Nord to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- 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
- $39
- 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
- $20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–47
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $30–45
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- Huntur
- Phone
- +359 899199328
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Ruse to Arad, Autogara Transdara
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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Booking & Getting There
Turkey to Arad bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Aутобуска Cтаница station.
Arad is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 12:12 PM in Turkey and 11:12 AM in Arad.
Turkey to Arad train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Arad is 1090 km. It takes approximately 11h 50m to drive from Turkey to Arad.
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