The average train between Timișoara and Craiova takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Timișoara 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 3 times a day between Timișoara and Craiova. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Timișoara is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Craiova at 5:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Timișoara station and arriving at Craiova station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 11m.
Timișoara to Craiova train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Timisoara Nord station.
Timișoara to Craiova train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Craiova station.
Book your Timișoara to Craiova train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Romanian Railways (CFR).
The distance between Timișoara and Craiova is 257.8 km. The road distance is 318 km.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Timisoara Nord to Craiova 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–20 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Romanian Railways (CFR) also services this route once daily.