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Compare bus, train, and flight for Vienna to Arad
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Arad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 270 miles (436 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Vienna to Arad:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Arad costing on average $89 (€73).
A bus is $313 (€257) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Arad costing on average $355 (€290).
Other travel options to Arad take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
Flight takes on average 12h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Arad
How to get from Vienna to Arad by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Arad is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:45 PM6h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:25 AMArad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour)$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:45 PM6h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:25 AMArad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour)$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH6323+
LH40945:40 PM4h10Vienna International Airport10:50 PMTimisoara Traian Vuia International Airport$4761One-way1 transfer
Other options
D 3477:08 PM5h46Vienna Hbf1:54 AMArad$501One-way0 transfers
IC 746+
D 3476:34 PM6h20Vienna Airport1:54 AMArad$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM7h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz12:25 AMArad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour)$481One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:35 AM7h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)7:55 PMArad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour)$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 AM9h25Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz4:05 PMArad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour)$541One-way1 transfer
LH6431+
LH96 · LH25427:25 PM17h20Vienna International Airport1:45 PMOradea International Airport$2771One-way2 transfers
LH6431+
LH94 · LH25427:25 PM17h20Vienna International Airport1:45 PMOradea International Airport$2771One-way2 transfers
LH6429+
LH94 · LH25426:30 PM18h15Vienna International Airport1:45 PMOradea International Airport$2771One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Arad:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Arad costing on average $89 (€73).
A bus is $313 (€257) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Arad costing on average $355 (€290).
Other travel options to Arad take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
Flight takes on average 12h 36m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Arad as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Lőkösháza.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Arad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Borka Transport to go to Arad by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Arad by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
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