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How to get fromAlba Iulia to Craiovaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Craiova by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Craiovatrain train Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
    6h 42m
    $26–29

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Slatinabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Slatina to Craiovabus bus
    6h 48m

  3. Drive 300.4 km

    1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Craiovacar car 300.4 km
    4h 23m
    $48–70

  4. Bus via Târgu Jiu

    1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Târgu Jiubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Craiovabus bus
    6h 52m

Alba Iulia to Craiova by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Craiova, Romania?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Alba Iulia to Craiova once daily. Tickets cost $26–29 and the journey takes 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba Iulia to Craiova via Slatina in around 6h 48m.

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