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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Craiova is to train which costs $33 - $38 and takes 12h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Craiova is to drive which takes 7h 34m and costs $110 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Craiova?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord via Timișoara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Craiova?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Craiova. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 14m.

How far is it from Budapest to Craiova?

The distance between Budapest and Craiova is 625 km. The road distance is 627.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Craiova without a car is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs $33 - $38.

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

The train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiova takes 12h 14m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Craiova bus from?

Budapest to Craiova bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Craiova train from?

Budapest to Craiova train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Craiova?

The best way to get from Budapest to Craiova is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs $33 - $38. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 13h 29m.

Where does the Budapest to Craiova bus arrive?

Budapest to Craiova bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Timișoara station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Craiova?

Craiova is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 6:44 PM in Budapest and 7:44 PM in Craiova.

Where does the Budapest to Craiova train arrive?

Budapest to Craiova train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Craiova station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Craiova?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Craiova is 627 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Budapest to Craiova.

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

Book your Budapest to Craiova bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Craiova?

There are 781+ hotels available in Craiova.

Budapest to Craiova - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Craiova by train, bus, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiovatrain Ic
12h 14m
$33–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Timișoarabus 962 / ...
2. Take the bus from Timișoara to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus
13h 29m
$57–74
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Budapest to Lipovabus
2. Take the night train from Radna to Craiovanighttrain Arad - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
13h 29m
$91–114
Drive 627.2 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Craiovacar 627.2 km
7h 34m
$110–159
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BUD - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiovashuttle
8h 45m
$93–219
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BUD - BBU
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Craiovatrain
9h 40m
$43–129

Budapest to Craiova by train

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Distance: 625.1 km
Duration: 12h 14m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Craiova, Romania?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiova twice daily. Tickets cost $33–38 and the journey takes 12h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord via Timișoara in around 13h 29m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Craiova by train, bus, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

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Drive 627.2 km

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