There are 7 ways to get from Craiova to Split by plane, train, bus, ferry, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Split Airport (SPU)CRA - SPU
6h 22m€89–356Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Drobeta Turnu Severin
- Take the bus from Kladovo AS to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Split Bus Station
21h 17m€76–89Train, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu-SeverinIr
- Take the bus from Kladovo to Negotin
- Take the bus from Negotin to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
- Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Dubrovnik Central Bus Station
- Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Split
19h 54m€91–138Train
- Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-KeletiIr
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.Ic
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to SplitIc
28h 3m€87–105Night train
- Take the night train from Craiova to Budapest-KelenfoeldNight Train
- Take the night train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Split1204
30h 26m€83–91Bus via Kladovo
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Drobeta Turnu Severin
- Take the bus from Milutinovac to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Split Bus Station
22h 15mDrive 821.4 km
- Drive from Craiova to Split821.4 km
13h 3m€114–165
Craiova to Split by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Split is to night train which costs €80 - €95 and takes 30h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Split is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €85 - €360.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Split. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Split via Budapest-Keleti and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 3m.
The distance between Craiova and Split is 646 km. The road distance is 821.4 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Split without a car is to train which takes 28h 3m and costs €85 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Craiova to Split, including transfers.
Craiova to Split train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Split is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €85 - €360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €110 and takes 28h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €90 and takes 21h 17m.
Split is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 7:50 AM in Craiova and 6:50 AM in Split.
Craiova to Split train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Split, Croatia?
Ulendo Airlink, Vueling Airlines, and Croatia Airlines fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Split Airport (SPU) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Split via Budapest-Keleti and Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 28h 3m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Split Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €75–340
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Split Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–340
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu-Severin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €48–53
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Night train from Craiova to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €49–54
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–18
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Night train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €33–38
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
- Phone
- +381 18 255 177
- rezervacije@nis-ekspres.rs
- Website
- nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Kladovo to Negotin
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Schedules at
- nis-ekspres.rs
- Phone
- +381 19 542 888
- motoboemtrans@hotmail.com
- Website
- redvoznje.net
Bus from Kladovo to Negotin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- redvoznje.net
Bus from Kladovo AS to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- redvoznje.net
Bus from Milutinovac to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- redvoznje.net
- Phone
- +381 (12) 538 400
- office@litas.rs
- Website
- litas.rs
Bus from Negotin to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- litas.rs
Bus from Kladovo AS to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Schedules at
- litas.rs
- Phone
- +387 36 651-393
- globtour@globtour.com
- Website
- globtour.com
Bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Dubrovnik Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Schedules at
- globtour.com
- Phone
- 0729 486 877
- Website
- axitours.com
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Drobeta Turnu Severin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- axitours.autogari.ro
- Phone
- 011 761-4693
- bstours@verat.net
- Website
- bstours.rs
Bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Split Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- http://bstours.rs/en/
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- info@arriva.com.hr
- Website
- arriva.com.hr
Bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Split Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €4–60
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
- Phone
- +385 21 645 476
- luka@krilo.hr
- Website
- krilo.hr
Ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Split
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.krilo.hr/en/
- Normal
- €30–50
- Phone
- +385 20 313 119
- support@tp-line.hr
- Website
- tp-line.hr
Ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Split
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €48
- Website
- https://www.tp-line.hr/en/
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