There are 7 ways to get from Slovakia to Craiova by bus, train, night train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Sibiubus
- Take the bus from Sibiu to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus
13h 40m$70–114Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Rj
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiovatrain Ic
15h 57m$46–88Bus, night train
- Take the bus from Bratislava to Aradbus
- Take the night train from Arad to Craiovanighttrain Arad - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
16h 15mDrive 820.5 km
- Drive from Bratislava to Craiovacar 820.5 km
9h 13m$143–206Bus, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
- Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane VIE - OTP
- Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova Benzinaria Petrombus
8h 20m$76–251Bus, fly to Sibiu, train
- Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane VIE - SBZ
- Take the train from Sibiu to Craiovatrain
11h 19m$118–343Bus, fly to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane VIE - BEG
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Tekijabus
- Take the train from Orşova to Craiovatrain
14h 14m$112–320
Slovakia to Craiova by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Slovakia to Craiova is to train which costs $45 - $90 and takes 15h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Slovakia to Craiova is to bus and fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $75 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Slovakia to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy and arriving at Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord via Sibiu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Slovakia to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and arriving at Craiova via Ferdinánd híd and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.
The distance between Slovakia and Craiova is 963 km. The road distance is 820.5 km.
The best way to get from Slovakia to Craiova without a car is to bus which takes 13h 40m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 13h 40m to get from Slovakia to Craiova, including transfers.
Slovakia to Craiova bus services, operated by Omega Group, depart from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.
Slovakia to Craiova train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
The best way to get from Slovakia to Craiova is to bus which takes 13h 40m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 15h 57m.
What companies run services between Slovakia and Craiova, Romania?
You can take a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord via Sibiu in around 13h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Craiova via Budapest-Nyugati, Ferdinánd híd, Keleti pályaudvar M, and Budapest-Keleti in around 15h 57m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Sibiu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–250
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–310
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–220
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–160
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- 2nd Class
- $15–22
- 1st Class
- $23–35
- Business
- $26–28
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $49–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- infokraj@intercity.pl
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- 2nd Class
- $12–18
- 1st Class
- $17–22
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32–37
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Night train from Arad to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $37–40
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Sibiu to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–25
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Orşova to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- 0751.525.520
- office@astratranscarpatic.ro
- Website
- astratranscarpatic.ro
Night train from Arad to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Book at
- astratranscarpatic.ro
- Phone
- +359 899199328
- omega_group@abv.bg
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Sibiu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en/transport_company/omega+group+84
- Phone
- +4- 0265-255-092
- Website
- balinttrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Sibiu to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–27
- Schedules at
- balinttrans.autogari.ro
- helpline.svs@gmail.com
- Website
- svs.md
Bus from Bratislava to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +4-021-312.03.45
- Website
- comantotrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova Benzinaria Petrom
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Schedules at
- comantotrans.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +381 (12) 538 400
- office@litas.rs
- Website
- litas.rs
Bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Tekija
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Schedules at
- litas.rs
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More Questions & Answers
Slovakia to Craiova bus services, operated by Omega Group, arrive at Sibiu station.
Craiova is 1h ahead of Slovakia. It is currently 3:11 PM in Slovakia and 4:11 PM in Craiova.
Slovakia to Craiova train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slovakia to Craiova is 821 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Slovakia to Craiova.
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