The average train between Budapest and Craiova takes 12h 17m and the fastest train takes 12h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 twice daily between Budapest and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:10 PM which arrives into Craiova at 4:29 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest station and arriving at Craiova station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 12h 17m.
Budapest to Craiova train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
Budapest to Craiova train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Budapest and Craiova is 510.5 km. The road distance is 625 km.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiova twice daily. Tickets cost $34–40 and the journey takes 12h 14m.
