The average train between Lyon and Craiova takes 43h 37m and the fastest train takes 39h 51m. There is at least one train per day from Lyon 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 once daily between Lyon and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 11:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Craiova at 6:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Dijon Ville and take an average of 43h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Craiova station via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 37m.
Lyon to Craiova train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Craiova train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Lyon and Craiova is 1,494.3 km. The road distance is 2,178 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Craiova via Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 30h 59m.