There are 5 ways to get from Craiova to Lupeni by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Craiova to Petrosanitrain Ir
3h 34m$27–31Train via Livezeni Hm.
cheapest- Take the train from Craiova to Livezeni Hm.train Craiova - Petroşani
5h 6m$23–27Bus
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Petroșanibus 1948
3h 38m$29–40Drive 155.6 km
- Drive from Craiova to Lupenicar 155.6 km
3h 25m$30–43Taxi
- Take the taxi from Craiova to Lupenitaxi 155.6 km
3h 25m$100–130
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Lupeni is to train via Livezeni Hm. which costs $22 - $27 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Lupeni is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Lupeni. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Petroșani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Lupeni. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Petrosani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Craiova and Lupeni is 173 km. The road distance is 155.6 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Lupeni without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $27 - $32.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Craiova to Lupeni, including transfers.
Craiova to Lupeni bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova to Lupeni train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Lupeni is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $27 - $32. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Lupeni, Hunedoara, Romania?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Petrosani once daily. Tickets cost $15–17 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Petroșani once daily. Tickets cost $17–26 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Petrosani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Livezeni Hm.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Petroșani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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 Lupeni bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Petroșani station.
Craiova to Lupeni train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Petrosani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Lupeni is 156 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Craiova to Lupeni.
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