The average train between Milan and Craiova takes 36h 18m and the fastest train takes 34h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan 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 Milan and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 2:15 PM which arrives into Craiova at 4:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Venezia S. Lucia and take an average of 36h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Craiova station via Venezia S. Lucia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 18m.
Milan to Craiova train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Craiova train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Milan and Craiova is 1,156.4 km. The road distance is 1,835 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Craiova via Venezia S. Lucia, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 27h 30m.