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Trip Overview

The average train between Craiova and Budapest takes 12h 28m and the fastest train takes 12h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Craiova to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 28m
Duration
625 km
Distance
Ft 18,000
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Craiova to Budapest train times

Trains run once daily between Craiova and Budapest. The service departs Craiova at 9:25 AM in the morning, which arrives into Budapest at 20:55:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 12h 30m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 12h 25m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 12h 25m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 12h 25m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 12h 35m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 12h 35m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 12h 25m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Craiova to Budapest? 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.

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  • Distance: 625.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 28m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Budapest, Hungary?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti once daily. Tickets cost Ft 17,000–19,000 and the journey takes 11h 38m.

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