There are 5 ways to get from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharest by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militaribus 3902 / ...
3h 45m$29–47Train
cheapest- Take the train from Craiova to Bucharesttrain Arad - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
4h 1m$16–29Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Craiova-CRA to Bucharest224.2 km
2h 20mDrive 224.2 km
- Drive from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharestcar 224.2 km
2h 20m$36–52Bus via Aeroport Henri Coanda Plecari
- Take the bus from Craiova to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
4h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharest is to train which costs $16 - $30 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharest is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Bucharest via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Craiova Airport (CRA) and Bucharest is 239 km. The road distance is 224.2 km.
The best way to get from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharest, including transfers.
Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharest is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $28 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $30 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Craiova Airport (CRA), Romania and Bucharest, Romania?
FlixBus operates a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militari twice daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Bucharest every 3 hours. Tickets cost $20–22 and the journey takes 3h 51m. S.C. Softrans S.R.L. also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Craiova to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–22
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +40 351 409 153
- [email protected]
- Website
- softrans.ro
Train from Craiova to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- softrans.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +40 768 922 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Craiova to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Craiova-CRA to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharest is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Bucharest.
There are 5538+ hotels available in Bucharest.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Craiova Airport (CRA) and Bucharest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.