The average train between Slovakia and Craiova takes 19h 21m and the fastest train takes 15h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Slovakia 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 Slovakia and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 10:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slovakia is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Craiova at 6:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Nyugati and take an average of 19h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Slovakia 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 Slovakia to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Slovakia station and arriving at Craiova station via Budapest-Nyugati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 21m.
Slovakia to Craiova train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Slovakia to Craiova train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Slovakia and Craiova is 593.6 km. The road distance is 841 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Craiova via Budapest-Nyugati, Nyugati pályaudvar M, Keleti pályaudvar M, and Budapest-Keleti in around 16h 13m.