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How to get fromCraiova Airport (CRA) to Budapestby train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Budapest by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    12h 35m
    Ft 18,877–21,218

  2. Train to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Craiova to Bucharesttrain train
    2. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane BBU - BUD
    9h 11m
    Ft 14,293–49,694

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Craiova to Piteştibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Piteşti to Budapestbus bus
    13h 46m

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Craiova-CRA to Budapestrideshare rideshare 635.7 km
    7h 41m

  5. Drive 635.7 km

    1. Drive from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Budapestcar car 635.7 km
    7h 41m
    Ft 34,661–50,066

  6. Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly

    1. Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane OTP - BUD
    7h 51m
    Ft 24,959–64,941

  7. Bus via Arad

    1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Aradbus bus 3902
    2. Take the bus from Arad to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus N959 / ...
    14h 41m
    Ft 21,298–35,125

  8. Train, bus to Tirgu Mures, fly

    1. Take the train from Cârcea h. to Sibiutrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Târgu Mures Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Tirgu Mures (TGM) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane TGM - BUD
    12h 38m

  9. Train, train to Sofia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Jiu Hm to Vidintrain train
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train
    3. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane SOF - BUD
    14h 23m
    Ft 16,094–52,248

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
TicketFt 21,268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 35m

What companies run services between Craiova Airport (CRA), Romania and Budapest, Hungary?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 17,000–19,000 and the journey takes 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Budapest via Craiova and Piteşti in around 13h 46m.

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