The average train between Craiova and Zărnești takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Craiova to Zărnești. 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 every 4 hours between Craiova and Zărnești. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Craiova is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Zărnești at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bucharest and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Zărnești. However, there are services departing from Craiova station and arriving at Zărnești station via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Craiova to Zărnești train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
Craiova to Zărnești train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Brașov station.
The distance between Craiova and Zărnești is 182.8 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Craiova to Zărneşti via Bucharest and Brașov in around 8h 9m.