The average train between Bucharest and Craiova takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Bucharest to Craiova. 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 every 2 hours between Bucharest and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bucharest is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Craiova at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bucharest station and arriving at Craiova station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
Bucharest to Craiova train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.
Bucharest to Craiova train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Bucharest and Craiova is 183.7 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Craiova every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–23 and the journey takes 3h 51m. S.C. Softrans S.R.L. also services this route 3 times a day.
