There are 6 ways to get from Craiova to Split by plane, bus, shuttle, 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 from Craiova Airport
best- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Split Airport (SPU)plane CRA - SPU
6h 22m€84–376Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Drobeta Turnu Severinbus
- Take the bus from Kladovo AS to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Split Bus Stationbus
21h 17m€25–102Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Drobeta Turnu Severinbus
- Take the bus from Milutinovac to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take a shuttle bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Split Bus Station
14h 16mTrain
- Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Splittrain Ic
28h 16m€87–105Drive 820.9 km
- Drive from Craiova to Splitcar 820.9 km
13h 1m€114–165Train to Sibiu, fly
- Take the train from Craiova to Sibiutrain
- Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Split Airport (SPU)plane SBZ - SPU
13h 53m€119–321
Craiova to Split by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Split is to bus which costs €25 - €110 and takes 21h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Split is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €80 - €380.
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 16m.
The distance between Craiova and Split is 646 km. The road distance is 820.9 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Split without a car is to train which takes 28h 16m 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 €80 - €380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €110 and takes 28h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €25 - €110 and takes 21h 17m.
Split is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 12:34 AM in Craiova and 11:34 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, 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 16m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Sibiu to Split Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €288–290
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Split Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €70–360
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Split Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–360
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Sibiu to Split Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €70–340
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €48–53
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Craiova to Sibiu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–21
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–18
- 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
- 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
- +381 19 542 888
- motoboemtrans@hotmail.com
- Website
- redvoznje.net
Bus from Milutinovac to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- 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
Shuttle from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Split Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €85
- Schedules at
- kombiprevozputnika.net
- Phone
- +381 (12) 538 400
- office@litas.rs
- Website
- 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
- 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
- €6–60
- Website
- https://www.arriva.com.hr/en-us/home
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