The average train between Milan and Craiova takes 35h 6m and the fastest train takes 32h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan to Craiova. 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 twice daily between Milan and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Craiova at 4:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Venezia Mestre and take an average of 35h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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34h 39m • 4 changes
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37h 44m • 4 changes
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34h 39m • 4 changes
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37h 44m • 4 changes
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34h 39m • 4 changes
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37h 44m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Craiova station via Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 6m.
Milan to Craiova train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Craiova train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Milan and Craiova is 1,156.4 km. The road distance is 1,812 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Craiova via Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Kelenföld vasútállomás, Keleti pályaudvar, and Budapest-Keleti in around 26h 59m.