The cheapest and fastest buses from Arad to Budapest
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Arad to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arad to Budapest will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 6 buses that leave Arad for Budapest on Tue, Nov 18, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 18 the direct buses cover the 227 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Tue, Nov 18 the slowest buses will take 5 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Arad to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Arad to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €166.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€35 Average price | €572 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Arad to Budapest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator EXPRESS BUSLINE | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 09:01AM | Duration 4h26 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:46PM | Duration 5h16 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator simplicity | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator EXPRESS BUSLINE | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Live departures
Arad to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Arad to Budapest buses for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:30 PM Arad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour) | 4h50 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Arad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour) | 4h16 | 5:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Arad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour) | 4h35 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Arad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour) | 5h16 | 6:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
6087706 | 8:30 PM Arad, Autogara Transdara | 5h00 | 1:30 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:01 PM Arad, Autogara Transdara | 5h59 | 4:00 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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0 | 4:30 AM Arad, Autogara Transdara | 6h30 | 11:00 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Arad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour) | 4h31 | 12:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Arad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour) | 5h00 | 12:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Arad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour) | 4h05 | 11:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Arad to Budapest
Buses from Arad to Budapest run on average 52 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 52 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 141 miles (227 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 141 miles (227 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 52 |
Direct buses 52 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: simplicity, FlixBus, Infobus, Express Busline from Arad to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Arad to Budapest with simplicity, FlixBus, Infobus, Express Busline for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Arad to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arad to Budapest by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Arad, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Arad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour), Arad, Autogara Transdara, Arad, Gara CFR, Arad, Strada Tribunul Dobra (Boul Rosu) and Arad, Autogara CTP. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your route in bus stations like Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Arad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour), which is located around 3.8 miles (6.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, located 5.2 miles (8.4 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Buda Castle, a historic castle complex offering panoramic views of the city and housing the Budapest History Museum
- Parliament Building, an iconic Gothic Revival structure situated on the Danube River, known for its stunning architecture and guided tours
- Fisherman's Bastion, a neo-Gothic terrace providing picturesque views of the Danube and Pest
- St. Stephen's Basilica, a grand cathedral named after Hungary's first king, featuring a beautiful interior and panoramic dome views
- Heroes' Square, a major square in Budapest noted for its iconic statues and the Millennium Monument.
- Széchenyi Thermal Bath, one of the largest and most popular thermal bath complexes in Europe
- Explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, offering a variety of local foods and crafts
- Take a scenic cruise on the Danube River, providing unique views of Budapest's landmarks
- Visit the House of Terror Museum, which commemorates the victims of the fascist and communist regimes in Hungary
- Enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture and world-class productions.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Arad to Budapest, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Arad to Budapest
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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