There are 6 ways to get from Craiova to Runcu by train, bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Craiova to Targu Jiutrain Ir
2h 14m$23–27Bus
- Take the bus from Craiova to Târgu Jiubus
2h 19mDrive 120.4 km
- Drive from Craiova to Runcucar 120.4 km
2h 13m$23–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Craiova to Runcutaxi 120.4 km
2h 13m$80–100Bus via Târgu Jiu
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Târgu Jiubus 1922
2h 20m$23–32Train via Târgu Jiu
- Take the train from Craiova to Târgu Jiutrain Craiova - Târgu Jiu / ...
3h 18m$24–28
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Runcu is to train which costs $23 - $28 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Runcu is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Runcu. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Târgu Jiu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Runcu. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Targu Jiu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Craiova and Runcu is 123 km. The road distance is 120.4 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Runcu without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $23 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Craiova to Runcu, including transfers.
Craiova to Runcu bus services, operated by LOPAN Travel, depart from Craiova station.
Craiova to Runcu train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Runcu is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $23 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Runcu, Gorj, Romania?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Targu Jiu once daily. Tickets cost $11–13 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, LOPAN Travel operates a bus from Craiova to Târgu Jiu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h. Trans Fyn also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Targu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40748-111.955
- Website
- lopanserv.autogari.ro
Bus from Craiova to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- lopanserv.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +40748864677
- Website
- transfyn.autogari.ro
Bus from Craiova to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- transfyn.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Dispecerat Taxi Favorit
- Phone
- +40 251411500
Taxi Barby
- Phone
- +40 251 542 727
- Website
- taxibarby.ro
Taxi PMI
- Phone
- +40 251 944
- Website
- taxipmi.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Craiova to Runcu bus services, operated by LOPAN Travel, arrive at Târgu Jiu station.
Craiova to Runcu train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Targu Jiu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Runcu is 120 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Craiova to Runcu.
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