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How to get fromCraiova to Budapestby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Craiova to Budapest by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    11h 38m
    Ft 16,000–18,000

  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 13m
    Ft 11,895–55,162

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 1924 / ...
    11h 46m
    Ft 21,000–32,000

  4. Drive  627 km

    1. Drive from Craiova to Budapestcar car 627 km
    7h 32m
    Ft 38,424–55,502

  5. 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 48m
    Ft 25,185–72,628

  6. Bus via Arad

    1. Take the bus from Craiova to Târgu Jiubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Budapestbus bus
    17h 12m

Craiova to Budapest by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration11h 38mAverage Duration
TicketFt 16,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 38m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Budapest, Hungary?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti 3 times a day. Tickets cost Ft 16,000–18,000 and the journey takes 11h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar once daily. Tickets cost Ft 21,000–32,000 and the journey takes 11h 46m.

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