Rome2Rio

Craiova Station to Bucharest trains

Find Transport to Bucharest

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Craiova Station and Bucharest takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Craiova Station to Bucharest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h
Duration
208 km
Distance
$19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Craiova Station to Bucharest train times

Trains run hourly between Craiova Station and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Craiova Station is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 10:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 4h • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 4h 3m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 4h 13m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 3h 58m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 4h • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 3h 54m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 4h 13m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 3h 58m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 4h • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 3h 54m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 4h 13m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 3h 58m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 4h • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 3h 54m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 4h 13m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 3h 58m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 4h • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 3h 54m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 4h 13m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 3h 58m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 4h • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 3h 54m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 4h 13m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 3h 58m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 4h • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 3h 54m • Direct
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Craiova Station to Bucharest? 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.

Map of how to get from Craiova Station to Bucharest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 208 km
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Craiova Station, Romania and Bucharest, Romania?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Bucharest every 3 hours. Tickets cost $19–21 and the journey takes 3h 51m. S.C. Softrans S.R.L. also services this route 3 times a day.

Operators