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

The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Bucharest is to bus which costs $8 - $14 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Craiova to Bucharest is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Craiova and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Craiova and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Craiova and arriving at Bucharest. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Craiova to Bucharest?

The distance between Craiova and Bucharest is 208 km. The road distance is 231.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Craiova to Bucharest without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $40 - $60.

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

The train from Craiova to Bucharest North takes 3h 48m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Craiova to Bucharest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Craiova to Bucharest train from?

Craiova to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.

Train or bus from Craiova to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Craiova to Bucharest is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $14 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Craiova to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

Where does the Craiova to Bucharest train arrive?

Craiova to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Craiova to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Bucharest is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Craiova to Bucharest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5348+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Craiova to Bucharest - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Craiova to Bucharest by train, bus, night train, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Craiova to BucharestR-E: Craiova - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
3h 48m
$40–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militari3902
4h 5m
$8–14
Night train
1. Take the night train from Craiova to Bucuresti NordIrn
3h 59m
$10–13
Drive 231.1 km
1. Drive from Craiova to Bucharest231.1 km
2h 26m
$37–54

Craiova to Bucharest by train

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Distance: 208 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Bucharest, Romania?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Bucharest hourly. Tickets cost $20–23 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militari twice daily. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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