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How to get fromCraiova to AthensBy plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Craiova Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CRA - ATH
    2h 57m
    €80–256

  2. Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane OTP - ATH
    7h 40m
    €64–188

  3. Train, bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train stationbus bus 983
    4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    20h 2m

  4. Drive 1,035.2 km

    1. Drive from Craiova to Athenscar car 1,035.2 km
    13h 23m
    €186–269

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus bus
    20h 43m

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Craiova to Videletrain train
    2. Take the train from Videle to Rusetrain train 461
    3. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus bus
    23h 38m
    €84–93

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 2B-C
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Athens Lagoumitzibus bus N983
    24h 20m
    €92–164

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Athens Lagoumitzi via București, Autogara Militari in around 24h 20m.

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