There are 6 ways to get from Craiova to Hungary by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
12h 37mFt 17,682–18,882Train to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Craiova to Bucharesttrain
- Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BBU - BUD
8h 48mFt 14,451–51,043Bus
- Take the bus from Craiova to Piteştibus
- Take the bus from Piteşti to Budapestbus
13h 36mDrive 626.9 km
- Drive from Craiova to Budapestcar 626.9 km
7h 34mFt 35,139–50,756Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Oradea International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Oradea International Airport (OMR)plane OTP - OMR
- Take the train from Biharkeresztes to Puespoekladanytrain
- Take the train from Puespoekladany to Debrecentrain
7h 43mFt 27,266–80,927Bus via Arad
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Aradbus 3902
- Take the bus from Arad to Budapest-Kelenföldbus 3917 / ...
15h 14mFt 21,016–33,537
Craiova to Hungary by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Hungary is to train which costs 17 000 Ft - 19 000 Ft and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Hungary is to drive which takes 7h 34m and costs 35 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Budapest via Piteşti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Deák Ferenc tér via Keleti pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
The distance between Craiova and Hungary is 628 km. The road distance is 626.9 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Hungary without a car is to train which takes 12h 37m and costs 17 000 Ft - 19 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 12h 37m to get from Craiova to Hungary, including transfers.
Craiova to Hungary bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, depart from Craiova station.
Craiova to Hungary train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Hungary is to train which takes 12h 37m and costs 17 000 Ft - 19 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 36m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Hungary?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti once daily. Tickets cost Ft 17,000–19,000 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craiova to Budapest via Piteşti in around 13h 36m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Oradea International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Ft 13,000–70,000
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 17,000–19,000
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,400–6,900
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40 768 922 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Craiova to Piteşti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Craiova to Hungary bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, arrive at Piteşti station.
Hungary is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 7:10 AM in Craiova and 6:10 AM in Hungary.
Craiova to Hungary train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Hungary is 627 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Craiova to Hungary.
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