There are 4 ways to get from Craiova to Kulata by bus, train, or car
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, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militaribus 2B-C
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sandanskibus N980
14h 9m$86–129Train
cheapest- Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
- Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain Ic
- Take the train from Sofia to General Todorovtrain Ic
14h 59m$20–25Drive 461.1 km
- Drive from Craiova to Kulatacar 461.1 km
6h 34m$86–123Train, bus
- Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
- Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Strumyanibus
14h 20m
Craiova to Kulata by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Kulata is to train which costs $20 - $26 and takes 14h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Kulata is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Kulata. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Sandanski via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Kulata. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Kulata via Vidin, Sofia Sever, Sofia and General Todorov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.
The distance between Craiova and Kulata is 794 km. The road distance is 461.1 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Kulata without a car is to bus which takes 14h 9m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 14h 9m to get from Craiova to Kulata, including transfers.
Craiova to Kulata bus services, operated by Antares Transport, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova to Kulata train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Kulata is to bus which takes 14h 9m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $26 and takes 14h 59m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Kulata, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Kulata via București, Autogara Militari and Sandanski in around 14h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Kulata via Vidin, Sofia Sever, Sofia, and General Todorov in around 14h 59m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Vidin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Vidin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Vidin to Sofia Sever
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Sofia to General Todorov
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- Phone
- 0250.730.333
- [email protected]
- Website
- antares-transport.ro
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Schedules at
- antarestransport.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sandanski
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 02/813 33 98
- [email protected]
- Website
- aleksiev-91.com
Bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleksiev-91.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Strumyani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- 0888 302 311
- [email protected]
- Website
- chona.alle.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Strumyani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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Booking & Getting There
Craiova to Kulata bus services, operated by Antares Transport, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Craiova to Kulata train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Vidin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Kulata is 461 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Craiova to Kulata.
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