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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Craiova is to train and bus and fly which costs $140 - $330 and takes 9h 45m.

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 8h 37m and costs $110 - $370.

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, Feldkirch and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 36m.

How far is it from Lyon to Craiova?

The distance between Lyon and Craiova is 1921 km. The road distance is 1791.9 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 31h 36m and costs $310 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m 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, bus or fly from Lyon to Craiova?

The best way to get from Lyon to Craiova is to train which takes 31h 36m and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $370 and takes 8h 37m.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Craiova?

Craiova is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 10:29 AM in Lyon and 11:29 AM 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 1792 km. It takes approximately 19h 15m to drive from Lyon to Craiova.

Where can I stay near Craiova?

There are 737+ hotels available in Craiova.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Craiova by plane, bus, train (TGV), car, or 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport 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 Craiovabus
9h 3m
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Craiova Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Craiova Airport (CRA)plane LYS - CRA
8h 37m
$115–367
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 Feldkirchtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Feldkirch to Budapest-Keletitrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiovatrain Ic
31h 36m
$312–609
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Kladovobus
3. Take the bus from Drobeta Turnu Severin to Craiovabus
32h 43m
Drive 1,791.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Craiovacar 1,791.9 km
19h 15m
$321–464
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Craiova Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Craiova Airport (CRA)plane BGY - CRA
9h 45m
$147–322
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport 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
16h 10m
$137–594
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Devabus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the train from Deva to Craiovatrain Deva - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
34h 29m
$180–286

Lyon to Craiova by train

12Weekly Trains

31h 36mAverage Duration

$312Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,920.7 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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, Feldkirch, and Budapest-Keleti in around 31h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Craiova via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Kladovo, and Drobeta Turnu Severin in around 32h 43m.

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