There are 5 ways to get from Craiova to Cetate by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Craiova to Maglavitbus
2h 3mDrive 72 km
cheapest- Drive from Craiova to Cetatecar 72 km
1h 4m$14–20Train
- Take the train from Craiova to Motateitrain 1091
2h 32m$22–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Craiova to Cetatetaxi 72 km
1h 4m$50–60Train via Maglavit
- Take the train from Craiova to Maglavittrain 1091
2h 43m$20–24
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Cetate is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Cetate is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Cetate. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Maglavit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Cetate. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Motatei via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Craiova and Cetate is 116 km. The road distance is 72 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Cetate without a car is to bus which takes 2h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Craiova to Cetate, including transfers.
Craiova to Cetate bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, depart from Craiova station.
Craiova to Cetate train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Cetate is to bus which takes 2h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $26 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Cetate, Dolj, Romania?
B&B Ilan Travel operates a bus from Craiova to Maglavit 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Motatei once daily. Tickets cost $9–11 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Motatei
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Maglavit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40 768 922 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Craiova to Maglavit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $50–60
Dispecerat Taxi Favorit
- Phone
- +40 251411500
Taxi Barby
- Phone
- +40 251 542 727
- Website
- taxibarby.ro
Taxi PMI
- Phone
- +40 251 944
- Website
- taxipmi.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Craiova to Cetate bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, arrive at Maglavit station.
Craiova to Cetate train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Motatei station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Cetate is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Craiova to Cetate.
There are 68+ hotels available in Cetate.