The average train between Rome and Craiova takes 37h 4m and the fastest train takes 35h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 Rome and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 12:50 PM which arrives into Craiova at 4:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Venezia Mestre and take an average of 37h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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38h 39m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Rome 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 Rome to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Craiova station via Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 4m.
Rome to Craiova train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Craiova train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Rome and Craiova is 954.9 km. The road distance is 2,058 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Craiova via Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Kelenföld vasútállomás, Keleti pályaudvar, and Budapest-Keleti in around 28h 23m.