There are 5 ways to get from Vienna to Arad by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Aradtrain 347
6h 46m$110–180Bus via Bratislava
cheapest- Take the bus from Vienna Airport to Bratislava Central Bus Stationbus Slovak Lines / ...
- Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus
7h 1m$50–90Drive 499.6 km
- Drive from Vienna to Aradcar 499.6 km
4h 35m$94–136Fly, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane VIE - BUD
- Take the train from Ferihegy to Aradtrain
6h 55m$136–330Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Aradbus 962 / ...
8h 27m$53–78
Vienna to Arad by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Arad is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Arad is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Arad. However, there are services departing from Wien Morzinplatz and arriving at Arad, Autogara Transdara via Vienna Airport and Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Arad. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Vienna and Arad is 497 km. The road distance is 499.6 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Arad without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $110 - $180.
The train from Wien Hbf to Arad takes 6h 46m including transfers and departs once daily.
Vienna to Arad bus services, operated by Slovak Lines, depart from Vienna Airport station.
Vienna to Arad train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Arad is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Bratislava, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Arad, Romania?
ÖBB operates a train from Wien Hbf to Arad once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wien Morzinplatz to Arad, Autogara Transdara via Vienna Airport and Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy in around 7h 1m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
- Website
- airalgerie.dz
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $16–390
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Wien Hbf to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Ferihegy to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +421 2 55 422 734
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slovak Lines
Bus from Vienna Airport to Bratislava Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Slovak Lines
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Vienna Airport to Bratislava Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +359 899199328
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Arad, Autogara Transdara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Vienna to Arad bus services, operated by Slovak Lines, arrive at Bratislava Central Bus Station.
Arad is 1h ahead of Vienna. It is currently 5:54 PM in Vienna and 6:54 PM in Arad.
Vienna to Arad train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Arad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Arad is 500 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Vienna to Arad.
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