Romania–Hungary Transit on the A1: The Best Stop in Arad

Arad is a strategic hub for any driver crossing Europe on the east-west axis. Whether you are coming from Romania to Hungary, Austria or Germany, or returning home, Arad is the last (or first) significant stop on Romanian territory on the A1/E671 highway.

La Cuscrii Guesthouse is located 200m from the A1 exit and 50 km from Nădlac customs — the main Romania–Hungary crossing point.

Arad — the gateway to Romania from Hungary

The Romania–Hungary border at NADLAC It is the busiest customs point on the highway in western Romania. Every day, thousands of cars and trucks pass through here on the Bucharest–Budapest–Vienna route or vice versa.

Arad is the first major city after crossing the border — at 50 km from Nadlac, approximately 35 minutes drive. It is the logical and practical stopping place for any driver who has been driving for hours on the Hungarian motorways (M43/M5) and wants to rest before continuing to Romania.

Why stop at Arad and not directly at the Nădlac border?

There are several clear reasons why Arad is superior as a stopover destination to any motel on the Nădlac border:

• High quality — La Cuscrii Guesthouse is classified 4 daisies, with quality hotel rooms, not a transit motel
• Own restaurant — cooked food, green terrace, not a gas station vending machine
• Private parking with video surveillance — your car is safe
• Affordable prices — from 195 lei/night, no hidden fees
• Quiet — away from the noise near the customs

The complete route Nădlac–Arad–Bucharest with a stop at La Cuscrii

From Hungary / West to Romania

1. Cross the Nădlac border → 35 min on A1 → Arad-West exit → 200m on Bodrogului Road → La Cuscrii Guesthouse.
2. Check-in, rest, meal at the restaurant.
3. The next day: get on the A1 and continue towards Bucharest, Sibiu or anywhere in Romania.

From Romania to Hungary / West

1. Travel from anywhere in Romania to Arad on the A1.
2. Stop at the guesthouse — rest, meal, sleep.
3. The next day: 50 km to Nădlac → border → Hungarian highway M43 towards Budapest.

Accommodation for groups and families in transit

If you are traveling with your family or a group, Pensiunea La Cuscrii offers rooms for 1, 2 or 3 people. For larger groups, we can book multiple rooms simultaneously.

• Single Room: 195 lei/night — 1-2 people
• Double Room: 225 lei/night — 2 people
• Triple Room: 285 lei/night — 3 people
• Pets allowed: +50 lei/night

Frequently asked questions about Romania–Hungary transit

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