The average train between Craiova and Bucharest takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Craiova to Bucharest. 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 hourly between Craiova and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Craiova is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 10:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Craiova station and arriving at Bucharest station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Craiova to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
Craiova to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.
The distance between Craiova and Bucharest is 183.7 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Bucharest every 3 hours. Tickets cost $21–23 and the journey takes 3h 51m. S.C. Softrans S.R.L. also services this route 3 times a day.
