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There are 7 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
    12h 25m
    Ft 17,000–19,000

  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
    Ft 12,402–44,276

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Craiova to Piteştibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Piteşti to Budapestbus bus
    13h 36m

  4. Drive 626.9 km

    1. Drive from Craiova to Budapestcar car 626.9 km
    7h 34m
    Ft 34,410–49,704

  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 41m
    Ft 22,187–57,730

  6. 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 31m
    Ft 19,359–32,393

  7. Train, train to Sofia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Craiova 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 21m
    Ft 14,944–47,358

Craiova to Budapest by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
TicketFt 17,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Craiova, 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 bus from Craiova to Budapest via Piteşti in around 13h 36m.

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