There are 6 ways to get from Craiova to Madrid by plane, train, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane CRA - MAD
4h 32m€62–230Train, bus
- Take the train from Craiova to Aradtrain Ir
- Take the bus from Arad to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus
- Take the train from Girona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
40h 13m€204–322Train
- Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
- Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
40h 14m€430–820Drive 2,824.4 km
- Drive from Craiova to Madridcar 2,824.4 km
30h 41m€450–650Bus
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Lugojbus
- Take the bus from Lugoj to Méndez Álvaro Estación Surbus
2d 2h€177–217Bus via Genoa
- Take the bus from Craiova to Piteştibus
- Take the bus from Piteşti to Genoabus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Madridbus
2d 10h
Craiova to Madrid by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Madrid is to fly which costs €60 - €230 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Madrid is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €60 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur via Lugoj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf, Strasbourg and Montpellier Saint-Roch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 14m.
The distance between Craiova and Madrid is 2303 km. The road distance is 2824.4 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Madrid without a car is to train and bus which takes 40h 13m and costs €200 - €330.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Craiova to Madrid, including transfers.
Craiova to Madrid bus services, operated by Obada Trans, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova to Madrid train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Madrid is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €430 - €850 and takes 40h 14m, you could also bus, which costs €170 - €220 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Madrid, Spain?
Ulendo Airlink flies from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 40h 14m.
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Craiova Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–32
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €47–51
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40 730 250 062
- [email protected]
- Website
- mateiunitrans.ro
Bus from Arad to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90–110
- Schedules at
- mateiunitrans.ro
Want to know more about travelling around Spain
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Read the travel guide
What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?
Read the travel guide
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Craiova to Madrid bus services, operated by Obada Trans, arrive at Lugoj station.
Madrid is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 8:23 PM in Craiova and 7:23 PM in Madrid.
Craiova to Madrid train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Madrid is 2824 km. It takes approximately 30h 41m to drive from Craiova to Madrid.
Book your Craiova to Madrid bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 7026+ hotels available in Madrid.









