The average train between Slovakia and Craiova takes 18h 57m and the fastest train takes 16h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Slovakia 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 Slovakia and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 12:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Slovakia is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Craiova at 7:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Nyugati pu and take an average of 18h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Slovakia to Craiova? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Slovakia to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Slovakia station and arriving at Craiova station via Budapest-Nyugati pu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.
Slovakia to Craiova train services, operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., depart from Bratislava hl.st. station.
Slovakia to Craiova train services, operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Slovakia and Craiova is 593.6 km. The road distance is 840 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava hl.st. to Craiova via Budapest-Nyugati pu, Ferdinánd híd, Keleti pályaudvar M, and Budapest-Keleti in around 16h 1m.