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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Craiova is to train and drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 24h 14m.

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 31m and costs $95 - $300.

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, Autogara Pelendava Nord via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.

How far is it from Athens to Craiova?

The distance between Athens and Craiova is 750 km. The road distance is 1047.8 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 train and bus which takes 20h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 FlixBus, 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 31m and costs $95 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 23h 40m.

Where does the Athens to Craiova bus arrive?

Athens to Craiova bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

Can I drive from Athens to Craiova?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Craiova is 1048 km. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Athens to Craiova.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Craiova?

Book your Athens to Craiova bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Craiova?

There are 749+ hotels available in Craiova.

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

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

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)plane ATH - CRA
4h 31m
$97–299
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain Re
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Petrichcar
4. Take the train from Petrich to Sofiatrain Ic
5. Take the train from Sofia to Lakatniktrain Re / ...
6. Take the train from Lakatnik to Lomtrain Ic
7. Drive from Lom to Bailesticar
8. Take the train from Bailesti to Craiovatrain
24h 14m
$82–123
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofiabus 983
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vidinbus
4. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain
20h 5m
Drive 1,047.8 km
1. Drive from Athens to Craiovacar 1,047.8 km
13h
$220–318
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiovabus
7h 57m
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vidinbus
3. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain
22h 48m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus
2. Take the train from Ruse to Videletrain
3. Take the train from Videle to Craiovatrain
23h 17m
$91–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militaribus N983
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus 2B-C
23h 40m
$108–182

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Craiova Airport (CRA) flights

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 749.8 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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, Autogara Pelendava Nord via București, Autogara Militari in around 23h 40m.

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