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

The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Balchik is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Craiova to Balchik is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Craiova and Balchik?

No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Balchik station. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Balchik Bus Station via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Craiova to Balchik?

The distance between Craiova and Balchik is 565 km. The road distance is 441.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Craiova to Balchik without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 9h 40m and costs $280 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Craiova to Balchik, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Craiova to Balchik bus from?

Craiova to Balchik bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.

Where does the Craiova to Balchik bus arrive?

Craiova to Balchik bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

Can I drive from Craiova to Balchik?

Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Balchik is 442 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Craiova to Balchik.

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

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

Where can I stay near Balchik?

There are 648+ hotels available in Balchik.

Craiova to Balchik - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Craiova to Balchik by bus, shuttle, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Craiova to Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Balchik
9h 40m
$283–393
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militari3902
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Balchik Bus Station984
10h 55m
$35–59
Drive 441.6 km
1. Drive from Craiova to Balchik441.6 km
6h 13m
$71–102
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Craiova to BucharestArad - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Balchik Bus Station984
11h 16m
$40–68

Craiova to Balchik by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 55mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 565.3 km
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Balchik, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Balchik Bus Station via București, Autogara Militari in around 10h 55m.

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