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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 270 miles (436 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 5h 54m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Arad costing on average $86 (€70).
A bus is $431 (€353) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Arad costing on average $474 (€388).
Other travel options to Arad take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $139 (€114) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $96 (€79). The journey takes 6h 35m versus 5h 12m 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 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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM7h40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:55 PMArad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour)$621One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM7h40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:55 PMArad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour)$621One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH4094+
LH63235:40 PM4h10Vienna International Airport10:50 PMTimisoara Traian Vuia International Airport$4761One-way1 transfer
Other options
- D 3477:08 PM5h46Vienna Hbf1:54 AMArad$871One-way0 transfers
- D 347+
IC 7466:34 PM6h20Vienna Airport1:54 AMArad$1001One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:45 PM6h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:25 AMArad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour)$671One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:35 AM7h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)7:55 PMArad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour)$671One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM7h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz12:25 AMArad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour)$851One-way1 transfer
LH108+LH4094+LH633310:30 AM11h20Vienna International Airport10:50 PMTimisoara Traian Vuia International Airport$2131One-way2 transfers- LH114+LH4094+LH64171:20 PM8h30Vienna International Airport10:50 PMTimisoara Traian Vuia International Airport$2471One-way2 transfers
- LH112+LH4094+LH641311:20 AM10h30Vienna International Airport10:50 PMTimisoara Traian Vuia International Airport$2471One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Arad:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Arad costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Arad take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Lőkösháza.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Arad, DN7E (Autogara Tabita Tour).
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Arad by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Arad by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Arad by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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