There are 9 ways to get from Split to Craiova by plane, bus, train, night train, or car
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 Craiova Airport
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Craiova Airport (CRA)plane SPU - CRA
10h 11m$76–386Bus via Herceg Novi
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
- Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Negotinbus
- Take the bus from Negotin to Kladovobus
- Take the bus from Drobeta Turnu Severin to Craiovabus
17h 42mBus, train
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budapest-Kelenföldbus 936
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiovatrain Ic
23h 35m$105–145Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Split to Budapest-Keletinighttrain 1205
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiovatrain Ic
29h 14m$211–304Fly to Sofia Airport, train
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SPU - SOF
- Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
- Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain
18h 28m$95–258Fly to Sibiu, train
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane SPU - SBZ
- Take the train from Sibiu to Craiovatrain
17h 19m$141–350Fly to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane SPU - BEG
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Požarevac, Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Požarevac, Autobuska Stanica to Kladovo ASbus
- Take the train from Drobeta Turnu-Severin to Craiovatrain
14h 37m$130–304Bus
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Kladovobus
- Take the bus from Drobeta Turnu Severin to Craiovabus
21h 11mDrive 827.6 km
- Drive from Split to Craiovacar 827.6 km
12h 48m$135–195
Split to Craiova by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Split to Craiova is to bus and train which costs $100 - $150 and takes 23h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Craiova is to fly which takes 10h 11m and costs $75 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Craiova via Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1, Negotin and Drobeta Turnu Severin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Split to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Craiova via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 14m.
The distance between Split and Craiova is 645 km. The road distance is 827.6 km.
The best way to get from Split to Craiova without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 35m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Split to Craiova, including transfers.
Split to Craiova bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Split to Craiova train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Split station.
The best way to get from Split to Craiova is to fly which takes 10h 11m and costs $75 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Herceg Novi, which costs and takes 17h 42m.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Craiova, Romania?
Aegean Airlines, Ulendo Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Craiova Airport (CRA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Craiova via Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1, Negotin, Kladovo, and Drobeta Turnu Severin in around 17h 42m.
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Split Airport to Craiova Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Split Airport to Craiova Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Split Airport to Craiova Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–480
Flights from Split Airport to Sibiu via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- informacio@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $33–38
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $33–38
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Drobeta Turnu-Severin to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +385 (0) 91 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Want to know more about travelling around Romania
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Split to Craiova bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, arrive at Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 station.
Craiova is 1h ahead of Split. It is currently 12:04 PM in Split and 1:04 PM in Craiova.
Split to Craiova train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Craiova is 828 km. It takes approximately 12h 48m to drive from Split to Craiova.
There are 699+ hotels available in Craiova.










