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

The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Athens is to train and bus via Thessaloníki which costs €55 - €95 and takes 21h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Craiova to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Craiova and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Athens. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Athens Karolou via Calafat and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

How far is it from Craiova to Athens?

The distance between Craiova and Athens is 751 km. The road distance is 1038.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Craiova to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 20h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Craiova to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Craiova to Athens bus from?

Craiova to Athens bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, depart from Craiova station.

Bus or fly from Craiova to Athens?

The best way to get from Craiova to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 25m.

Where does the Craiova to Athens bus arrive?

Craiova to Athens bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, arrive at Calafat station.

Can I drive from Craiova to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Athens is 1038 km. It takes approximately 13h 19m to drive from Craiova to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 5807+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Craiova to Athens by plane, bus, train, 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 from Craiova Airport
best
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CRA - ATH
2h 46m
€75–266
Train, bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
21h 16m
€57–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Craiova to Calafatbus
2. Take the bus from Calafat to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus
20h 25m
Drive 1,038.4 km
1. Drive from Craiova to Athenscar 1,038.4 km
13h 19m
€187–270
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Craiova to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane OTP - ATH
7h 58m
€81–220
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Craiova to Calafatbus
2. Take the bus from Calafat to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
20h 30m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Craiova to Videletrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Rusetrain 461
3. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus
23h 38m
€85–94
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain
3. Take the train from Sofia to Petrichtrain
4. Drive from Petrich to Rodopoliscar
5. Take the train from Rodopolis to Thessalonikitrain Re
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
23h 59m
€61–93

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

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1h 40mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Craiova to Athens.

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Distance: 751.3 km
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Athens, Greece?

Ulendo Airlink flies from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craiova to Athens Karolou via Calafat and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 20h 25m.

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