The average train between Prague and Craiova takes 24h 35m and the fastest train takes 21h 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 5:37 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 and take an average of 24h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.
Prague to Craiova train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Prague to Craiova train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), 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 Hlavni Nadrazi to Craiova via Budapest-Nyugati and Szolnok in around 20h 21m.
