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 $65 - $110 and takes 21h 20m.

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 $90 - $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 Karolou and arriving at Craiova Benzinaria Petrom via Ruse Central Bus Station and Bucharest Otopeni Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 51m.

How far is it from Athens to Craiova?

The distance between Athens and Craiova is 751 km. The road distance is 1047.6 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 21h 20m and costs $65 - $110.

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 Citylines, depart from Athens Karolou 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 $90 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 23h 51m.

Where does the Athens to Craiova bus arrive?

Athens to Craiova bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel station.

Can I drive from Athens to Craiova?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Craiova is 1048 km. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Athens to Craiova.

Where can I stay near Craiova?

There are 781+ 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, train, bus, 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)plane ATH - CRA
4h 33m
$91–328
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
4. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain
21h 20m
$66–106
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Vidinbus
3. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain
22h 48m
$108–123
Drive 1,047.6 km
1. Drive from Athens to Craiovacar 1,047.6 km
12h 59m
$220–318
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiovashuttle
8h 47m
$91–256
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
$91–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus
2. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Henri Coandă Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova Benzinaria Petrombus
23h 51m
$101–146
Train, bus via Blagoevgrad
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Serrestrain Re
3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Sofiatrain
5. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
6. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain
24h 32m
$68–101

Athens to Craiova by train and bus

7Weekly Services

21h 20mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest 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 Karolou to Craiova Benzinaria Petrom via Ruse Central Bus Station, Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport, and Bucharest Otopeni Airport in around 23h 51m.

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