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Trip Overview

The average train between Craiova and Ploieşti takes 5h 34m 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 34m
Duration
267 km
Distance
$24
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Astra Trans Carpatic5h 2m • 1 change
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)4h 39m • 1 change
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    S.C. Softrans S.R.L.S.C. Softrans S.R.L.4h 56m • 1 change
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    S.C. Softrans S.R.L.S.C. Softrans S.R.L.4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Astra Trans Carpatic5h 2m • 1 change
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)4h 39m • 1 change
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    S.C. Softrans S.R.L.S.C. Softrans S.R.L.4h 56m • 1 change
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    S.C. Softrans S.R.L.S.C. Softrans S.R.L.4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Astra Trans Carpatic5h 2m • 1 change
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)4h 39m • 1 change
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    S.C. Softrans S.R.L.S.C. Softrans S.R.L.4h 56m • 1 change
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    S.C. Softrans S.R.L.S.C. Softrans S.R.L.4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Astra Trans Carpatic5h 2m • 1 change
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)4h 39m • 1 change
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    S.C. Softrans S.R.L.S.C. Softrans S.R.L.4h 56m • 1 change
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    S.C. Softrans S.R.L.S.C. Softrans S.R.L.4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Astra Trans Carpatic5h 2m • 1 change
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)4h 39m • 1 change
  •  → 

    S.C. Softrans S.R.L.S.C. Softrans S.R.L.4h 56m • 1 change
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    S.C. Softrans S.R.L.S.C. Softrans S.R.L.4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Astra Trans Carpatic5h 2m • 1 change
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)4h 39m • 1 change
  •  → 

    S.C. Softrans S.R.L.S.C. Softrans S.R.L.4h 56m • 1 change
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    S.C. Softrans S.R.L.S.C. Softrans S.R.L.4h 57m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 266.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Ploieşti, Romania?

You can take a train from Craiova to Ploieşti Vest via Bucharest in around 4h 44m.

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