What is the cheapest way to get from Vác to Arad?

The cheapest way to get from Vác to Arad is to bus which costs $28 - $70 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vác to Arad?

The fastest way to get from Vác to Arad is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Vác and Arad?

No, there is no direct bus from Vác to Arad. However, there are services departing from Vác, Honvéd utca and arriving at Arad, Autogara Transdara via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Vác and Arad?

No, there is no direct train from Vác to Arad. However, there are services departing from Vac and arriving at Arad via Budapest-Nyugati and Szolnok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Vác to Arad?

The distance between Vác and Arad is 286 km. The road distance is 299.2 km.

How do I travel from Vác to Arad without a car?

The best way to get from Vác to Arad without a car is to train via Szolnok which takes 5h 15m and costs $40 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Vác to Arad?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Vác to Arad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vác to Arad bus from?

Vác to Arad bus services, operated by Express Busline, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Vác to Arad train from?

Vác to Arad train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.

Train or bus from Vác to Arad?

The best way to get from Vác to Arad is to train via Szolnok which takes 5h 15m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $70 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Vác to Arad bus arrive?

Vác to Arad bus services, operated by Express Busline, arrive at Arad, Autogara Transdara station.

What is the time difference between Vác and Arad?

Arad is 1h ahead of Vác. It is currently 1:01 PM in Vác and 2:01 PM in Arad.

Where does the Vác to Arad train arrive?

Vác to Arad train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Szolnok station.

Can I drive from Vác to Arad?

Yes, the driving distance between Vác to Arad is 299 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Vác to Arad.

Where can I stay near Arad?

There are 372+ hotels available in Arad.

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There are 4 ways to get from Vác to Arad by train, bus, or car

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Train via Szolnok
best
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szolnoktrain Ir / ...
2. Take the train from Szolnok to Aradtrain Ic
5h 15m
$42–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus
5h 50m
$29–65
Drive 299.2 km
1. Drive from Vác to Aradcar 299.2 km
2h 53m
$53–76
Train
1. Take the train from Koebanya-Kispest to Aradtrain 347
6h 8m
$60–115

Vác to Arad by train

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Distance: 286.1 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Vác, Hungary and Arad, Romania?

You can take a train from Vac to Arad via Budapest-Nyugati and Szolnok in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, Express Busline operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Arad, Autogara Transdara 6 times a week. Tickets cost $24–60 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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