There are 4 ways to get from Craiova to Alba Iulia by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Craiova to Alba Iuliatrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Teiuş
6h 20m$25–28Bus via Târgu Jiu
- Take the bus from Craiova to Târgu Jiubus
- Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Alba Iuliabus
6h 51mDrive 295 km
- Drive from Craiova to Alba Iuliacar 295 km
4h 36m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Craiova to Slatinabus
- Take the bus from Slatina to Alba Iuliabus
7h 18m
Craiova to Alba Iulia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Alba Iulia is to train which costs $25 - $28 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Alba Iulia is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Alba Iulia via Târgu Jiu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Craiova and arriving at Alba Iulia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Craiova and Alba Iulia is 283 km. The road distance is 295 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Alba Iulia without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $25 - $28.
The train from Craiova to Alba Iulia takes 6h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Craiova to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by LOPAN Travel, depart from Craiova station.
Craiova to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Alba Iulia is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $25 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus via Târgu Jiu, which costs and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Alba Iulia, Romania?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Alba Iulia once daily. Tickets cost $25–28 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craiova to Alba Iulia via Târgu Jiu in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Alba Iulia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–28
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40748-111.955
- Website
- lopanserv.autogari.ro
Bus from Craiova to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- lopanserv.autogari.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Craiova to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by LOPAN Travel, arrive at Târgu Jiu station.
Craiova to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Alba Iulia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Alba Iulia is 295 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Craiova to Alba Iulia.
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