The average train between Hanover and Craiova takes 36h 59m and the fastest train takes 33h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 Hanover and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 11:27 AM which arrives into Craiova at 4:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 36h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Craiova station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 59m.
Hanover to Craiova train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Craiova train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Hanover and Craiova is 1,367.9 km. The road distance is 1,817 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Craiova via Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf, Wien Hauptbahnhof, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 26h 13m.