There are 8 ways to get from Craiova to Barcelona by plane, train, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Craiova Airport
best- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CRA - BCN
7h 18m€82–221Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane OTP - BCN
9h 6m€66–223Train, bus
- Take the train from Craiova to Aradtrain Ir
- Take the bus from Arad to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
35h 14m€125–142Train
- Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
35h 42m€367–565Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Craiova to Port of Civitavecchiacar
- Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
37h 9m€386–563Bus via Lugoj
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Lugojbus
- Take the bus from Lugoj to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
40h 11m€156–196Bus
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus 1922
44h 5m€240–370Drive 2,269.3 km
- Drive from Craiova to Barcelonacar 2,269.3 km
24h 58m€384–555
Craiova to Barcelona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Barcelona is to bus and fly which costs €65 - €230 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Barcelona is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €80 - €230.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 44h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 42m.
The distance between Craiova and Barcelona is 1830 km. The road distance is 2269.3 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Barcelona without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 14m and costs €120 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Craiova to Barcelona, including transfers.
Craiova to Barcelona bus services, operated by Obada Trans, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova to Barcelona train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Barcelona is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €360 - €600 and takes 35h 42m, you could also bus via Lugoj, which costs €150 - €200 and takes 40h 11m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Barcelona, Spain?
Ulendo Airlink, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Barcelona-Sants via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 35h 42m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
Flights from Craiova Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–160
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
Flights from Craiova Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–390
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–32
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €46–50
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +40 730 250 062
- [email protected]
- Website
- mateiunitrans.ro
Bus from Arad to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €95–110
- Schedules at
- mateiunitrans.ro
- Phone
- +4-021-312.03.45
- Website
- comantotrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Schedules at
- comantotrans.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +4-0726.922.277
- Website
- obada-transmontana.ro
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Lugoj
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- obadabus.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Lugoj to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €130–170
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €240–370
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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Booking & Getting There
Craiova to Barcelona bus services, operated by Obada Trans, arrive at Lugoj station.
Barcelona is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 9:51 PM in Craiova and 8:51 PM in Barcelona.
Craiova to Barcelona train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Barcelona is 2269 km. It takes approximately 24h 58m to drive from Craiova to Barcelona.
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