What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Craiova?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Craiova is to fly and bus which costs $80 - $250 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Craiova?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Craiova is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $200 - $310.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Craiova?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Craiova via Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 49m.

How far is it from Lyon to Craiova?

The distance between Lyon and Craiova is 1907 km. The road distance is 1790.2 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Craiova without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Craiova without a car is to train which takes 30h 49m and costs $250 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Craiova?

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Lyon to Craiova, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Craiova train from?

Lyon to Craiova train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or fly from Lyon to Craiova?

The best way to get from Lyon to Craiova is to train which takes 30h 49m and costs $250 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $310 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Craiova?

Craiova is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 4:27 PM in Lyon and 5:27 PM in Craiova.

Where does the Lyon to Craiova train arrive?

Lyon to Craiova train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Craiova?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Craiova is 1790 km. It takes approximately 19h 15m to drive from Lyon to Craiova.

Where can I stay near Craiova?

There are 864+ hotels available in Craiova.

Lyon to Craiova - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Craiova by plane, bus, train (TGV), train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LYS - OTP
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova Benzinaria Petrombus
9h 15m
$84–250
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keletitrain Ec
5. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiovatrain Ic
30h 49m
$255–547
Bus, train via Deva
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Devabus 1921
2. Take the train from Deva to Craiovatrain Deva - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
33h 54m
$182–245
Drive 1,790.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Craiovacar 1,790.2 km
19h 15m
$321–464
Fly to Craiova Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Craiova Airport (CRA)plane LYS - CRA
7h 57m
$203–305
Fly to Sibiu, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane LYS - SBZ
2. Take the train from Sibiu to Craiovatrain
13h 40m
$180–333
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Vidinbus
3. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain
37h 43m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Craiovacar
21h 8m
$419–586

Lyon to Craiova by train

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30h 49mAverage Duration

$255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,906.7 km
Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Craiova, Romania?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Craiova via Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 30h 49m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ulendo Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Craiova Airport (CRA) 4 times a week.

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