What is the travel distance from Arad to Budapest?

Arad and Budapest are 141 miles (227 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Arad to Budapest?

The majority of buses traveling from Arad to Budapest start their journey at Przystanek autobusowy Arad - Autogara Pletl and wind up at Népliget. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Budapest?

Once in Budapest, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are City Városliget, Hungarian State Opera, Citadel, Hungarian National Museum and Buda Castle District.

Bus Arad to Budapest from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Arad to Budapest on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Arad (Tabita Bus Stop)	4h 46m	7:16pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Arad (Tabita Bus Stop)	5h 16m	7:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Arad (Tabita Bus Stop)	4h 35m	7:05pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Arad (Tabita Bus Stop)	4h 50m	7:20pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Arad station	7h 30m	6:00am	Kelenföld	No tags

Get from Arad to Budapest

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

5hAverage Duration

135 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,307 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Express Busline

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

SARVALTEH AUTO

4.5/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi5

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

HU bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Arad and Budapest?

Stops in Arad

A - Przystanek autobusowy Arad - Autogara Pletl

B - Arad

C - Arad Autobuz

D - Arad autobusų stotelė

E - Strada Corneliu Coposu 10

Stops in Budapest

A - Népliget

B - Kelenföld

C - Budapest Airport

D - Mexikói út

E - Könyves Kálmán

F - Budapest Airport BUD

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Arad to Budapest by bus

What is the travel distance from Arad to Budapest?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Arad to Budapest?
What are the best sights and things to do in Budapest?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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11/13

$19

Today

$19

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11/19

$19

The cheapest trip from Arad to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Arad to Budapest, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $73 for a bus ticket from Arad to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually SARVALTEH AUTO 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.