There are 5 ways to get from Craiova to Bran by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Craiova to Bucharesttrain Arad - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
- Take the train from Bucharest to Buşteni Hm.train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Braşov
6h 30m$44–72Drive 227.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Craiova to Brancar 227.3 km
3h 31m$37–53Bus via Pitești
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Piteștibus 3922 / ...
- Take the bus from Pitesti to Branbus 9
6h 38mBus
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Câmpulungbus
- Take the bus from Campulung Muscel to Branbus 9
7h 11mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Craiova to Piteştitrain Craiova - Piteşti
- Take the bus from Pitesti to Branbus 9
7h 38m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Bran is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Bran is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Bran. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Bran via Pitesti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Bran. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Buşteni Hm. via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Craiova and Bran is 376 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Bran without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Craiova to Bran, including transfers.
Craiova to Bran bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova to Bran train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Bran is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus via Pitești, which costs and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Bran, Brașov, Romania?
You can take a train from Craiova to Bran via Bucharest and Buşteni Hm. in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Bran via Pitești and Pitesti in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–21
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Bucharest to Buşteni Hm.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Piteşti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Pitești
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Craiova to Bran bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pitești station.
Craiova to Bran train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Bran is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Craiova to Bran.
There are 3715+ hotels available in Bran.