The average train between Cologne and Craiova takes 37h 41m and the fastest train takes 34h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 Cologne and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:45 AM which arrives into Craiova at 4:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 37h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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35h 39m • 4 changes
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41h 44m • 4 changes
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35h 39m • 4 changes
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41h 44m • 4 changes
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35h 39m • 4 changes
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41h 44m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Craiova station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 41m.
Cologne to Craiova train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Craiova train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Cologne and Craiova is 1,456.5 km. The road distance is 1,791 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Craiova via Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf, Wien Hauptbahnhof, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 26h 28m.