The train between Craiova and Balaton takes 14h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Craiova to Balaton. 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 Craiova and Balaton. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Craiova is at 9:25 AM which arrives into Balaton at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 14h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Balaton. However, there are services departing from Craiova station and arriving at Balaton station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
Craiova to Balaton train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
Craiova to Balaton train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Siofok station.
The distance between Craiova and Balaton is 547.5 km. The road distance is 746 km.
You can take a train from Craiova to Siofok via Budapest-Keleti, Keleti pályaudvar, Déli pályaudvar, and Budapest-Deli in around 14h 16m.
