There are 7 ways to get from Craiova to Split by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu Severinbus
- Take the bus from Kladovo to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
21h 7mBus via Timișoara
cheapest- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Timișoara Autogara Normandiabus
- Take the bus from Timișoara to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Split Bus Stationbus
25h€43–127Train
- Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Splittrain 1204
28h 27m€82–95Drive 828.6 km
- Drive from Craiova to Splitcar 828.6 km
12h 42m€120–174Fly from Craiova Airport
- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Split Airport (SPU)plane CRA - SPU
19h 2m€76–387Train, bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly
- Take the train from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu-Severintrain
- Take the bus from Kladovo to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Split Airport (SPU)plane BEG - SPU
13h 14mTrain, train to Sofia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
- Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Split Airport (SPU)plane SOF - SPU
17h 25m€90–239
Craiova to Split by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Split is to train which costs €80 - €95 and takes 28h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Split is to drive which takes 12h 42m and costs €120 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Split. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Kladovo and Belgrade bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Split. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Split via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 27m.
The distance between Craiova and Split is 1203 km. The road distance is 828.6 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Split without a car is to train which takes 28h 27m and costs €80 - €95.
It takes approximately 21h 7m to get from Craiova to Split, including transfers.
Craiova to Split bus services, operated by Obada Trans, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
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 bus which takes 21h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €95 and takes 28h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €390 and takes 19h 2m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Split, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Craiova to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Drobeta Turnu Severin, Kladovo, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, and Belgrade bus station in around 21h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Split via Budapest-Keleti in around 28h 27m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Split Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–370
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €46–50
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu-Severin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Vidin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40 768 922 512
- office@bbilantravel.ro
- Website
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu Severin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Craiova to Split bus services, operated by Obada Trans, arrive at Timișoara Autogara Normandia station.
Split is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 9:44 AM in Craiova and 8:44 AM in Split.
Craiova to Split train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Split is 829 km. It takes approximately 12h 42m to drive from Craiova to Split.
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