The average train between Prague and Craiova takes 23h 31m and the fastest train takes 19h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague 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 Prague and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 1:37 PM which arrives into Craiova at 6:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Nyugati pu and take an average of 23h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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28h 47m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Prague to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Craiova station via Budapest-Nyugati pu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 31m.
Prague to Craiova train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Praha hl.n. station.
Prague to Craiova train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Prague and Craiova is 954.7 km. The road distance is 1,234 km.
You can take a train from Praha hl.n. to Craiova via Budapest-Nyugati pu, Ferdinánd híd, Keleti pályaudvar M, and Budapest-Keleti in around 20h 39m.