How to get from Arad to Timisoara
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Arad to Timisoara by price and travel time.
- 51 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h
- 23 train departures a day with CFR Călători
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h
direct
Bus
€6
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 21 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Arad to Timisoara. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 51 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €3, on Thu, Oct 15.
51 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €12Reading date not recorded | 1h 52mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Aug 17 | 1hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€12Reading date not recorded1h 52m · directSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Aug 171h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Arad to Timisoara: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Arad → Timisoarabus
FlixBus·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Arad to Timisoara
CFR Călători runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:11 and the last at 22:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFR Călătoritrain | 23 | 04:11 | 22:59 |
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 05:30 | 18:00 |
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
All departuresCFR Călători
- 04:11
- 04:31
- 04:40
- 06:11
- 07:11
- 07:30
- 09:09
- 09:57
- 11:11
- 11:50
- 12:34
- 13:49
- 15:21
- 16:03
- 17:05
- 17:58
- 18:19
- 19:05
- 19:42
- 20:09
- 20:38
- 21:41
- 22:59
All departuresFlixBus
- 05:30
- 06:30
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 17:00
- 18:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 1h€6Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Aug 17
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, CFR Călători; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Arad to Timisoara works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Arad to Timisoara, about 1h. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
Arad to Timisoara: common questions
How long does it take to get from Arad to Timisoara?
The most useful route takes about 1h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Arad to Timisoara?
The first train with CFR Călători leaves at 04:11 and the last at 22:59, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Arad to Timisoara?
23 a day with CFR Călători, between 04:11 and 22:59.
When is the first bus from Arad to Timisoara?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:30 and the last at 18:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Arad to Timisoara?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 05:30 and 18:00.
How far is Timisoara from Arad?
About 51 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Arad to Timisoara cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €6. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Arad to Timisoara?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, CFR Călători.
Can you get from Arad to Timisoara without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Arad to Timisoara?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Related links
Other ways people search Arad to Timisoara
- how to get from Arad to Timisoara
- Arad to Timisoara travel time
- Arad to Timisoara distance
- cheapest way from Arad to Timisoara
- Arad to Timisoara by bus
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 21 Oct 2026