There are 8 ways to get from Craiova to Split by plane, train, bus, ferry, night train, or car
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Fly from Craiova Airport
best- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Split Airport (SPU)CRA - SPU
6h 57m€89–386Bus
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€59–92Train, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Craiova to Drobeta Tr. Severin
- 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€102–130Train
- 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
29h 20m€88–106Night train
- Take the night train from Craiova to Budapest-KelenfoeldNight Train
- Take the night train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Split1204
30h 26m€83–92Train, bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly
- Take the train from Craiova to Drobeta Tr. Severin
- Take the bus from Kladušnica to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Split Airport (SPU)BEG - SPU
13h 12m€105–257Bus 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 822.8 km
- Drive from Craiova to Split822.8 km
12h 55m€116–168
Craiova to Split by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Split is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 21h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Split is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs €85 - €390.
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 29h 20m.
The distance between Craiova and Split is 646 km. The road distance is 822.8 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Split without a car is to train which takes 29h 20m and costs €85 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 57m 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 57m and costs €85 - €390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €110 and takes 29h 20m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 21h 17m.
Split is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 10:05 PM in Craiova and 9:05 PM 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 and Croatia Airlines fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Split Airport (SPU) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Split via Budapest-Keleti and Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 29h 20m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Split Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–370
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Split Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–200
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Craiova to Drobeta Tr. Severin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 42m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- 0751.525.520
- office@astratranscarpatic.ro
- Website
- astratranscarpatic.ro
Train from Craiova to Drobeta Tr. Severin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Book at
- astratranscarpatic.ro
- 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
- €16–19
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Night train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €33–39
- 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
- €6–8
- 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 Kladušnica to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- 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
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- 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
- €50
- Website
- https://www.krilo.hr/en/
- 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
- €48–50
- Website
- https://www.tp-line.hr/en/
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