Craiova to Ploieşti Trains

Craiova to Ploieşti trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Craiova and Ploieşti takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Craiova to Ploieşti. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 37m
Duration: 267 km
Distance: $26
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 44m

$13–31

Craiova to Ploieşti train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Craiova and Ploieşti. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Craiova is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Ploieşti at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

2:10 AM → 7:12 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
3:16 AM → 7:55 AM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:47 AM → 8:49 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:30 AM → 9:26 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

2:10 AM → 7:12 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
3:16 AM → 7:55 AM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:47 AM → 8:49 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:30 AM → 9:26 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

2:10 AM → 7:12 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
3:16 AM → 7:55 AM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:47 AM → 8:49 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:30 AM → 9:26 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

2:10 AM → 7:12 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
3:16 AM → 7:55 AM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:47 AM → 8:49 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:30 AM → 9:26 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

2:10 AM → 7:12 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
3:16 AM → 7:55 AM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:47 AM → 8:49 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:30 AM → 9:26 AM
4h 56m • 1 change

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