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There are 7 ways to get from Cluj to Craiova by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Bumbeşti-Jiu

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bumbeşti-Jiubus bus Cj1
    2. Take the bus from Bumbești-Jiu to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus bus 1948
    8h 20m
    $35–43

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu to Turdabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Turda to Sibiubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus bus
    9h 58m
    $13–46

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Craiovatrain train Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
    10h 3m
    $37–41

  4. Drive 398.4 km

    1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Craiovacar car 398.4 km
    5h 25m
    $64–92

  5. Fly from Cluj-Napoca, shuttle

    1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane CLJ - OTP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiovashuttle bus
    6h 36m
    $76–135

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Târgu Jiubus bus Cj1
    2. Take the train from Târgu Jiu to Craiovatrain train Târgu Jiu - Craiova / ...
    8h 59m
    $37–39

  7. Bus to Oradea International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Huedin to Oradeabus bus
    2. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane OMR - OTP
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiovashuttle bus
    8h 22m

Cluj to Craiova by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cluj, Romania and Craiova, Romania?

You can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord via Bumbeşti-Jiu and Bumbești-Jiu in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Cluj Napoca to Craiova once daily. Tickets cost $37–41 and the journey takes 8h 59m.

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