The average train between Craiova and Pleven takes 17h 32m and the fastest train takes 16h. There is at least one train per day from Craiova to Pleven. 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 Pleven. The service departs Craiova at 7:15 AM in the morning, which arrives into Pleven at 23:15:00. All services require a transfer at Vidin and take an average of 17h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Craiova station and arriving at Pleven station via Vidin station and Mezdra station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.
Craiova to Pleven train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
Craiova to Pleven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Pleven station.
The distance between Craiova and Pleven is 119.6 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Craiova to Pleven via Vidin and Mezdra in around 9h 55m.
