The average train between Pécs and Craiova takes 18h 48m and the fastest train takes 16h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Pécs 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 Pécs and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 11:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pécs is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Craiova at 6:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Kelenfoeld and take an average of 18h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Pécs to Craiova? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Pécs to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Pécs station and arriving at Craiova station via Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 48m.
Pécs to Craiova train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Pecs station.
Pécs to Craiova train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Pécs and Craiova is 477.9 km. The road distance is 854 km.
You can take a train from Pecs to Craiova via Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Kelenföld vasútállomás, Keleti pályaudvar, and Budapest-Keleti in around 16h 7m.