Ploieşti to Craiova Trains

Ploieşti to Craiova trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ploieşti and Craiova takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Ploieşti 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.

5h 6m
Duration: 267 km
Distance: $26
Average price: Every 3 hours
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5h 30m

$13–31

Ploieşti to Craiova train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ploieşti and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ploieşti is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Craiova at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:45 PM → 11:40 PM
4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
Show more

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