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How to get fromCalafat to Târgu Jiuby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Calafat to Târgu Jiu by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Calafat to Craiovabus bus
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Targu Jiutrain train Ir
    4h 45m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Calafat to Craiovatrain train Calafat - Craiova
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Targu Jiutrain train Ir
    6h 14m
    $22–25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Calafat to Craiovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Craiova to Târgu Jiubus bus
    4h 50m

  4. Drive  185.6 km

    1. Drive from Calafat to Târgu Jiucar car 185.6 km
    3h 10m
    $36–51

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Calafat to Târgu Jiutaxi taxi 185.6 km
    3h 10m
    $120–160

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Calafat to Craiovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Târgu Jiubus bus 1922
    4h 50m

  7. Train via Târgu Jiu

    1. Take the train from Calafat to Craiovatrain train Calafat - Craiova
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Târgu Jiutrain train Craiova - Târgu Jiu / ...
    7h 18m
    $22–25

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Map of how to get from Calafat to Târgu Jiu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Calafat, Romania and Târgu Jiu, Romania?

You can take a bus from Calafat to Târgu Jiu via Craiova in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calafat to Targu Jiu via Craiova in around 6h 14m.

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