There are 6 ways to get from Craiova to Szeged by bus, train, night train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Timișoara
- Take the bus from Timișoara to Szeged962
11h 30mFt 10,363–19,904Train
- Take the train from Craiova to BekescsabaIr
- Take the train from Bekescsaba to Szeged-RokusRe
13h 20mFt 14,939–16,168Night train, train
- Take the night train from Craiova to BekescsabaIrn / ...
- Take the train from Bekescsaba to SzegedRe / ...
13h 34mFt 15,039–16,268Drive 463 km
- Drive from Craiova to Szeged463 km
6h 3mFt 26,735–38,617Bus via Caransebeș
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Caransebeş
- Take the bus from Caransebeş to Timișoara
- Take the bus from Timișoara to Szeged962
12h 10mFt 10,897–22,242Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Craiova to Bucharest
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)OTP - TSR
- Take the bus from Timișoara to Szeged
10h 29mFt 30,108–65,075
Craiova to Szeged by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Szeged is to train which costs 14 000 Ft - 17 000 Ft and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Szeged is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs 26 000 Ft - 39 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Szeged. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Szeged via Timișoara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Szeged. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Szeged-Rokus via Bekescsaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Craiova and Szeged is 491 km. The road distance is 463 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Szeged without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs 10 000 Ft - 20 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 11h 30m to get from Craiova to Szeged, including transfers.
Craiova to Szeged bus services, operated by Obada Trans, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova to Szeged train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Szeged is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs 10 000 Ft - 20 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 14 000 Ft - 17 000 Ft and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Szeged, Hungary?
You can take a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Szeged via Timișoara in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Szeged-Rokus via Bekescsaba in around 13h 20m.
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- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Ft 33,000–55,000
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Ft 16,000–32,000
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Ft 26,000–40,000
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Craiova to Bekescsaba
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 13,000–14,500
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Night train from Craiova to Bekescsaba
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 13,000–14,500
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Craiova to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,900–7,500
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Bekescsaba to Szeged-Rokus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,600–1,900
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Train from Bekescsaba to Szeged
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,700–2,000
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- 0351/40.91.53
- info@softrans.ro
- Website
- softrans.ro
Train from Craiova to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,600–3,900
- Schedules at
- softrans.ro
- Phone
- 0751.525.520
- office@astratranscarpatic.ro
- Website
- astratranscarpatic.ro
Train from Craiova to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,100–6,000
- Book at
- astratranscarpatic.ro
- Phone
- +4-0726.922.277
- Website
- obada-transmontana.ro
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Timișoara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- obadatrans.autogari.ro
- Phone
- (0250) 747-41
- secretariat@dacos.com.ro
- Website
- dacos.com.ro
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Timișoara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 5,500–10,000
- Schedules at
- dacos.autogari.ro
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Caransebeş
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,200–9,500
- Schedules at
- dacos.autogari.ro
Bus from Caransebeş to Timișoara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,100–3,100
- Schedules at
- dacos.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Timișoara to Szeged
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,600–10,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Craiova to Szeged bus services, operated by Obada Trans, arrive at Timișoara station.
Szeged is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 4:52 PM in Craiova and 3:52 PM in Szeged.
Craiova to Szeged train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bekescsaba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Szeged is 463 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Craiova to Szeged.
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