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There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Craiova by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiovatrain train Ic
    12h 14m
    $34–39

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Piteștibus bus 962 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Piteşti to Craiovabus bus
    15h 43m

  3. Bus, night train

    1. Take the bus from Budapest to Lipovabus bus
    2. Take the night train from Radna to Craiovanighttrain night train Arad - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
    13h 29m
    $88–110

  4. Drive 627.3 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Craiovacar car 627.3 km
    7h 34m
    $110–159

  5. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane BUD - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiovabus bus
    7h 52m

  6. Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane BUD - BBU
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Craiovatrain train
    9h 36m
    $42–148

Budapest to Craiova by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 14m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Craiova, Romania?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiova 3 times a day. Tickets cost $34–39 and the journey takes 12h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Craiova via Pitești and Piteşti in around 15h 43m.

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