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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Budapest Airport (BUD) | Arad (Tabita Bus Stop) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Népliget | Petrol station "OMV", DN69, Arad | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | McDonalds, Szigetszentmiklós M0 19-es km | Arad Petrol Station Gazprom | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Népliget | Petrol station "OMV", DN69, Arad | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Könyves Kálmán | Arad (Tabita Bus Stop) | No tags |
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Get from Budapest to Arad
The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Arad?
Stops in Budapest
- A
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - CBudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- DBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
Stops in Arad
- A
Przystanek autobusowy Arad - Autogara Pletl
Calea Aurel Vlaicu 299, Arad, Romania - B
Arad
Aleea Agnita 4, Arad, Romania - C
Arad Autobuz
Strada Banu Mărăcine, Arad, Romania - D
Arad autobusų stotelė
Calea 6 Vânători 5,7, Arad, Romania - E
Strada Corneliu Coposu 10
Strada Corneliu Coposu 10, Arad, Romania
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Arad by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Arad?
The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Arad start from $30. The average price for this route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Arad?
The average bus travel time from Budapest to Arad is 4h, covering a distance of 221 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by Express Busline.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Arad route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Express Busline, SARVALTEH AUTO, Infobus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Budapest to Arad?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Arad at 4:30am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Arad?
A bus trip from Budapest to Arad generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Budapest to Arad?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Express Busline, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Arad?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company SARVALTEH AUTO has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Budapest to Arad?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Infobus, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Budapest to Arad?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Express Busline, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Budapest to Arad was searched and found on Dec 25, 2025 with a price of $38To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Arad, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $38 to $169 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Arad based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-12-28.
Usually Express Busline will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
