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Craiova to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Craiova and Cologne takes 32h 49m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Craiova to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32h 49m
Duration
1,791 km
Distance
€278
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Craiova to Cologne train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Craiova and Cologne. The service departs Craiova at 9:25 AM in the morning, which arrives into Cologne at 17:14:00. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 32h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)32h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)32h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)32h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)32h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)32h 49m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,790.8 km
  • Duration: 32h 49m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Craiova to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 24h 54m.

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