The average train between Ploieşti and Calafat takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 9h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Ploieşti to Calafat. 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 Ploieşti and Calafat. The earliest departure is at 9:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ploieşti is at 1:42 PM which arrives into Calafat at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Bucharest and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ploieşti to Calafat. However, there are services departing from Ploieşti Vest station and arriving at Calafat station via Bucharest station and Craiova station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Ploieşti to Calafat train services, operated by Transferoviar Călători (TFC), depart from Ploieşti Vest station.
Ploieşti to Calafat train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Calafat station.
The distance between Ploieşti and Calafat is 266.9 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Ploieşti Vest to Calafat via Bucharest and Craiova in around 9h 51m.
