There are 4 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Craiova by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Râmnicu Vâlcea
best- Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Ramnicu Valcea Bus Station
- Take the bus from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord
6h 51m$14–30Train
- Take the train from Alba Iulia to CraiovaIR: Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
6h 58m$27–30Drive 293.9 km
- Drive from Alba Iulia to Craiova293.9 km
4h 30m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Alba Iulia to PetroşaniCj1
- Take the bus from Petroșani to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord1948
7h 33m$34–41
Alba Iulia to Craiova by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Craiova is to bus via Râmnicu Vâlcea which costs $14 - $30 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Craiova is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Alba Iulia to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord via Râmnicu Vâlcea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Craiova. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Alba Iulia and Craiova is 308 km. The road distance is 293.9 km.
The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Craiova without a car is to bus via Râmnicu Vâlcea which takes 6h 51m and costs $14 - $30.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Alba Iulia to Craiova, including transfers.
Alba Iulia to Craiova bus services, operated by Obada Trans, depart from Alba Iulia station.
Alba Iulia to Craiova train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Alba Iulia station.
The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Craiova is to bus via Râmnicu Vâlcea which takes 6h 51m and costs $14 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $30 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Craiova, Romania?
You can take a bus from Alba Iulia to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord via Râmnicu Vâlcea in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Alba Iulia to Craiova once daily. Tickets cost $27–30 and the journey takes 6h 58m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Alba Iulia to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–30
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +4-0726.922.277
- Website
- obada-transmontana.ro
Bus from Alba Iulia to Ramnicu Valcea Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24
- Schedules at
- obadatrans.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +40-260-606343
- Website
- cento.ro
Bus from Alba Iulia to Ramnicu Valcea Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Schedules at
- cento.ro
- Phone
- +4-0364.101.110
- Website
- fany.ro
Bus from Alba Iulia to Ramnicu Valcea Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- fany.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +4- 0265-255-092
- Website
- balinttrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- balinttrans.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +4-0250.861.151
- Website
- normandiatransport.com
Bus from Alba Iulia to Petroşani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17
- Schedules at
- normandia.autogari.ro
- Phone
- 0353.806.666
- office@eta.ro
- Website
- eta.ro
Bus from Alba Iulia to Petroşani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- eta.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Petroșani to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Alba Iulia to Craiova bus services, operated by Obada Trans, arrive at Ramnicu Valcea Bus Station.
Alba Iulia to Craiova train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Craiova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Craiova is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Alba Iulia to Craiova.
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