There are 8 ways to get from Craiova to Split by plane, bus, shuttle, train, car, or car ferry
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 Split Airport
best- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Split Airport (SPU)plane CRA - SPU
6h 57m€89–396Bus
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€25–105Bus, 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 17mTrain
- 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€88–106Drive 820.9 km
- Drive from Craiova to Splitcar 820.9 km
13h 4m€113–163Train to Sibiu, fly to Split Airport
- Take the train from Craiova to Sibiutrain
- Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Split Airport (SPU)plane SBZ - SPU
15h 3m€119–331Fly Craiova Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, car ferry, drive
- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CRA - BRI
- Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnikcarferry
- Drive from Dubrovnik to Splitcar
14h 5m€93–309Train, bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Split Airport
- Take the train from Craiova to Orşovatrain
- Take the bus from Tekija to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Split Airport (SPU)plane BEG - SPU
13h 26m€107–334
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 57m and costs €85 - €400.
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 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 - €400. 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 2:39 PM in Craiova and 1:39 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 28h 16m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Sibiu to Split Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140–300
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Split Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–380
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–210
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Split Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–260
- 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/
Train from Craiova to Orşova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- 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
- €16–19
- 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 Tekija to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Schedules at
- litas.rs
Bus from Kladovo AS to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact Details
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- passdept_h@jadrolinija.hr
- Website
- jadrolinija.hr
Car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnik
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://www.jadrolinija.hr/en
- Passenger Fare
- €11–14
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