Berlin to Arad by bus
Arad lies 907 km (564 mi) south-east of Berlin, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 1,107 km (688 mi) of road.
| Berlin | Arad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Romania |
| Population | 3.4 million | 169,065 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 310001–310508 |
Clocks in Arad are 1 h ahead of Berlin right now, so a 16 h 32 min journey lands 17 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arad
Crossing from Germany into Romania: money changes from the Euro to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Berlin to Arad
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Staying in Arad
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Common questions
How far is Arad from Berlin?
907 km (564 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Berlin; by road roughly 1,107 km (688 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Arad by bus?
About 16 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Arad?
Arad is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Berlin).
What currency do I need in Arad?
The Leu (RON).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.