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Night train București – Arad
(CFR IRN 1821 + IRN 1822)

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    Statistics

    604 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 52 km/h

    Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
    (in gCO2e per passenger)

    this night train: 23

    bus: 22 (0.9 times as much)

    car (1 person): 192 (8 times as much)

    plane: 389 (17 times as much)

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    IRN 1821


    • 23:30

    • 03:15

    • 06:36

    • 08:58

    • 11:06

    București to Arad

    Trip duration 11:36

    IRN 1822


    • 17:30

    • 19:36

    • 21:39

    • 01:08

    • 05:11

    Arad to București

    Trip duration 11:41

    Train information

    Seats
    Couchette
    Sleeper
    Plugs available

    C.F.R. Călători S.A.
    https://www.cfrcalatori.ro

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    Night train București – Arad

    Take the night train on your next trip to București or Arad!

    Have you ever travelled by night train to București or Arad? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 604 km long train journey emits approximately 17 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.

    When travelling with the IRN 1821 + IRN 1822 train, you can choose between the following categories:

    • Normal seats: The cheapest option
    • Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons
    • Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)

    Plugs for your electronic devices are available at your seat / bed.

    Travel by night train – timetable information

    Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

    IRN 1821 –

    Night train IRN 1821 departs from at 23:30, and arrives at at 11:06. It has intermediate stops in , and . The total trip duration is 11:36 hours. The train runs daily.

    IRN 1822 –

    The return trip, night train IRN 1822, departs from at 17:30, and arrives at at 05:11. It has intermediate stops in , and . The total trip duration is 11:41 hours. The train runs daily.

    Buy tickets for the night train from București to Arad

    This night train line is operated by C.F.R. Călători S.A. and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.

    Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.