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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Craiova is to bus which costs $6 - $14 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Craiova is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Craiova?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Craiova?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bucharest and arriving at Craiova. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Craiova?

The distance between Bucharest and Craiova is 208 km. The road distance is 232 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Craiova without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $11 - $23.

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

The train from Bucharest North to Craiova takes 3h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Craiova bus from?

Bucharest to Craiova bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Craiova train from?

Bucharest to Craiova train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Craiova?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Craiova is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $11 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $14 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Bucharest to Craiova bus arrive?

Bucharest to Craiova bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.

Where does the Bucharest to Craiova train arrive?

Bucharest to Craiova train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Craiova station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Craiova?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Craiova is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Bucharest to Craiova.

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

Book your Bucharest to Craiova bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Craiova?

There are 943+ hotels available in Craiova.

Bucharest to Craiova - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bucharest to Craiova by train, bus, night train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bucharest to CraiovaIR-N: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Lokoshaza / ...
3h 31m
$11–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord3902
4h 5m
$6–14
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to CraiovaNight Train / ...
4h 18m
$21–23
Drive 232 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Craiova232 km
2h 18m
$37–54

Bucharest to Craiova by train

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3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Craiova, Romania?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Craiova hourly. Tickets cost $21–23 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord 3 times a day. Tickets cost $6–14 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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