There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Arad by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Aradtrain 347
6h 46m$110–200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Aradbus N959 / ...
7h 47m$48–73Bus via Bratislava
- 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$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 Szolnoktrain
- Take the train from Szolnok to Aradtrain
6h 34m$142–335Train via Budapest
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keletitrain Ec
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Aradtrain Ic
7h 25m$57–105
Vienna to Arad by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Arad is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 47m.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Arad. Services depart twice 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 - $200.
The train from Wien Hbf to Arad takes 6h 46m including transfers and departs twice 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 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Bratislava, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Arad, Romania?
ÖBB operates a train from Wien Hbf to Arad twice daily. Tickets cost $110–200 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.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–300
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Wien Hbf to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–200
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Ferihegy to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Szolnok to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- 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
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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 12:39 PM in Vienna and 1:39 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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