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

The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Greece is to train and bus via Thessaloníki which costs €55 - €100 and takes 21h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Craiova to Greece is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs €120 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Craiova and Greece?

No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Greece. However, there are services departing from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom and arriving at Athens via Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport and Ruse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 6m.

How far is it from Craiova to Greece?

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

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

The best way to get from Craiova to Greece without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Craiova to Greece, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Craiova to Greece bus from?

Craiova to Greece bus services, operated by Comanto Trans, depart from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom station.

Bus or fly from Craiova to Greece?

The best way to get from Craiova to Greece is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €110 and takes 24h 6m.

Where does the Craiova to Greece bus arrive?

Craiova to Greece bus services, operated by Comanto Trans, arrive at Bucharest Otopeni Airport station.

Can I drive from Craiova to Greece?

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

Where can I stay near Greece?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Greece.

Craiova to Greece - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Craiova to Greece by plane, train, bus, 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 Craiova Airport to Athens International Airport
best
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CRA - ATH
2h 48m
€70–266
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 to Thessaloniki train stationbus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
21h 30m
€60–95
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
2. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus
20h 43m
Drive 1,038.4 km
1. Drive from Craiova to Athenscar 1,038.4 km
13h 19m
€188–271
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
1. Take a shuttle bus from Craiova to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane OTP - SKG
7h 53m
€79–203
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Athens International Airport
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
8h 1m
€81–210
Fly Craiova Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane CRA - HER
2h 15m
€127–399
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 34m
€61–93
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Craiova to Videletrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Rusetrain
3. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus
23h 38m
€84–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus
24h 6m
€94–105

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

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Distance: 751.3 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Greece?

Ulendo Airlink flies from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Athens via Bucharest Otopeni Airport, Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport, and Ruse in around 24h 6m.

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