What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Craiova?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Craiova is to train and bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 21h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Craiova?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Craiova is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $80 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Craiova?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Craiova Benzinaria Petrom via Bucharest Otopeni Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.

How far is it from Athens to Craiova?

The distance between Athens and Craiova is 751 km. The road distance is 1038.8 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Craiova without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Craiova without a car is to bus and train via Thessaloníki which takes 20h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Craiova?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Athens to Craiova, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Craiova bus from?

Athens to Craiova bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Craiova?

The best way to get from Athens to Craiova is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $80 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 25h 45m.

Where does the Athens to Craiova bus arrive?

Athens to Craiova bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal station.

Can I drive from Athens to Craiova?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Craiova is 1039 km. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from Athens to Craiova.

Where can I stay near Craiova?

There are 980+ hotels available in Craiova.

Athens to Craiova - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Craiova by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Craiova Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Craiova Airport (CRA)ATH - CRA
4h 33m
$82–329
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofia
3. Take the train from Sofia to Vidin
4. Take the train from Vidin to Craiova
21h 50m
$59–102
Bus, train via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Vidin
4. Take the train from Vidin to Craiova
20h 48m
Drive 1,038.8 km
1. Drive from Athens to Craiova1,038.8 km
13h 9m
$218–315
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ATH - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova
8h 42m
$88–228
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Ruse
2. Take the train from Ruse to Videle
3. Take the train from Videle to Craiova
23h 37m
$99–110
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to RodopolisRe
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Petrich
4. Take the train from Petrich to Sofia
5. Take the train from Sofia to Vidin
6. Take the train from Vidin to Craiova
23h 47m
$70–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival TerminalUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova Benzinaria Petrom
25h 45m
$70–107

Athens to Craiova by train and bus

6Weekly Services

21h 50mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 750.8 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Craiova, Romania?

Ulendo Airlink flies from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Craiova Airport (CRA) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Craiova Benzinaria Petrom via Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal and Bucharest Otopeni Airport in around 25h 45m.

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