The average train between București and Craiova takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is at least one train per day from București 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 once daily between București and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from București is at 5:10 AM which arrives into Craiova at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Gara de Nord and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from București to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord station and arriving at Craiova station via Craiova station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
București to Craiova train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
București to Craiova train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Craiova station.
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The distance between București and Craiova is 182.5 km. The road distance is 232 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Craiova 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–21 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
