Rome to Arad by bus
Arad lies 850 km (528 mi) north-east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 30 min including stops, over roughly 1,036 km (644 mi) of road.
| Rome | Arad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Romania |
| Population | 2.3 million | 169,065 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
Clocks in Arad are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 15 h 30 min journey lands 16 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arad
Crossing from Italy into Romania: money changes from the Euro to the Leu (RON); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Rome to Arad
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Staying in Arad
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Common questions
How far is Arad from Rome?
850 km (528 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rome; by road roughly 1,036 km (644 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Arad by bus?
About 15 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Arad?
Arad is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Rome).
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.