The average train between Bucharest and Calafat takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Bucharest to Calafat. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bucharest and Calafat. The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bucharest is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Calafat at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Calafat. However, there are services departing from Bucharest station and arriving at Calafat station via Craiova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Bucharest to Calafat train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.
Bucharest to Calafat train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Calafat station.
The distance between Bucharest and Calafat is 257.6 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Bucharest to Calafat via Craiova in around 8h 12m.