The average train between Sofia and Craiova takes 23h 3m and the fastest train takes 22h 53m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Sofia 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 6 times a week between Sofia and Craiova. The service departs Sofia at 5:20 PM in the evening, which arrives into Craiova at 16:13:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 23h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Sofia station and arriving at Craiova station via Vidin station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 3m.
Sofia to Craiova train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Craiova train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Craiova station.
The distance between Sofia and Craiova is 184.1 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Sofia to Craiova via Vidin in around 9h 24m.
