The average train between Bratislava and Craiova takes 18h 54m and the fastest train takes 15h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava to Craiova. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bratislava and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 12:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Craiova at 6:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Nyugati and take an average of 18h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bratislava to Craiova? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Bratislava station and arriving at Craiova station via Budapest-Nyugati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.
Bratislava to Craiova train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Bratislava to Craiova train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Bratislava and Craiova is 667.8 km. The road distance is 840 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Craiova via Budapest-Nyugati, Ferdinánd híd, Keleti pályaudvar M, and Budapest-Keleti in around 16h 2m.