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How to get fromBulgaria to Craiovaby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Calafatbus bus 1950
    2. Take the bus from Calafat to Craiovabus bus
    8h 10m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain train Ic
    10h 30m
    $14–19

  3. Drive 291 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Craiovacar car 291 km
    4h 50m
    $47–67

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Vratsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidinbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain train Ic
    10h 3m

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  • Distance: 373.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Craiova, Romania?

You can take a bus from Sofia to Craiova via Calafat in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Централни Хали to Craiova via Централна Гара, Sofia, and Vidin in around 10h 30m.

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