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Compare bus, train, and flight for Prague to Arad
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Arad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €53, while a flight costs an average of €140.
Distance: 416 miles (671 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€53 Average price Cheapest | €140 Average price | €91 Average price | €165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 45m Average total duration 12h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Arad:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Arad costing on average €91.
A bus is €86 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Arad costing on average €140.
Other travel options to Arad take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 16m.
Train takes on average 12h 45m.
Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €165 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €112. The journey takes 10h 46m versus 7h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to Arad
How to get from Prague to Arad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Arad is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W435669:55 PM1h30Prague Vaclav Havel Airport12:25 AMTimisoara Traian Vuia International Airport€431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
W435669:55 PM1h30Prague Vaclav Havel Airport12:25 AMTimisoara Traian Vuia International Airport€431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W435669:55 PM1h30Prague Vaclav Havel Airport12:25 AMTimisoara Traian Vuia International Airport€431One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)+
D 3471:01 PM11h53Prague hlavní nádraží1:54 AMArad€581One-way1 transfer
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)+
D 3479:01 AM15h53Prague hlavní nádraží1:54 AMArad€641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM15h06Prague, Central Train Station4:05 PMArad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour)€431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM15h20Praha, ÚAN Florenc4:05 PMArad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour)€431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM12h25Praha, Roztyly12:25 AMArad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour)€441One-way1 transfer
LO526 · LO6557:40 PM17h05Prague Vaclav Havel Airport1:45 PMOradea International Airport€841One-way1 transfer
LO528 · LO65512:45 PM24h00Prague Vaclav Havel Airport1:45 PMOradea International Airport€841One-way1 transfer
LO522 · LO6556:05 PM18h40Prague Vaclav Havel Airport1:45 PMOradea International Airport€1021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Arad:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Arad costing on average €91.
A bus is €86 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Arad costing on average €140.
Other travel options to Arad take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 16m.
Train takes on average 12h 45m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Arad as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Arad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour).
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Lőkösháza.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Arad by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Express Busline, SARVALTEH AUTO, Infobus, Omega Group to go to Arad by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD) to go to Arad by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Express Busline, SARVALTEH AUTO, Infobus, Omega Group.
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