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

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There are 8 ways to get from Craiova to Hungary 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 34m
    Ft 17,707–18,908

  2. Train to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    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
    8h 45m
    Ft 14,455–47,053

  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 34,440–49,747

  5. Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Oradea International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Oradea International Airport (OMR)plane plane OTP - OMR
    3. Take the train from Episcopia Bihor to Puespoekladanytrain train
    4. Take the train from Puespoekladany to Debrecentrain train
    8h 17m
    Ft 28,421–78,537

  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-Kelenföldbus bus 962 / ...
    15h 31m
    Ft 21,125–34,311

  7. Train, train to Sofia Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    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 5m
    Ft 16,998–50,133

  8. Train, train to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Take the train from Craiova to Bucharesttrain train
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain train
    3. Fly from Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane GHV - BUD
    12h 5m
    Ft 19,370–77,278

Craiova to Hungary by train and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
TicketFt 17,707Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629 km
  • Duration: 12h 34m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and 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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