The average train between Vienna and Craiova takes 20h and the fastest train takes 18h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 Vienna and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 9:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Craiova at 7:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Craiova station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
Vienna to Craiova train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Craiova train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Vienna and Craiova is 715.9 km. The road distance is 882 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Craiova via Budapest-Keleti in around 16h 3m.