There are 6 ways to get from Craiova to Madrid by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane CRA - MAD
4h 32m€62–229Train
- Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
39h 34m€476–725Bus, train
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 1922
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain 9730
44h 49m€336–497Drive 2,826.3 km
- Drive from Craiova to Madridcar 2,826.3 km
30h 35m€481–694Train, bus
- Take the train from Craiova to Târgu Jiutrain
- Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Orăștiebus
- Take the bus from Orăștie to Castellón de la Planabus
- Take the bus from Castellon to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
2d 1h€192–252Bus
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Lugojbus
- Take the bus from Lugoj to Méndez Álvaro Estación Surbus
2d 2h€176–216
Craiova to Madrid by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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, Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Montpellier Saint-Roch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 34m.
The distance between Craiova and Madrid is 2303 km. The road distance is 2826.3 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 39h 34m and costs €470 - €750.
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 €470 - €750 and takes 39h 34m, 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) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 39h 34m.
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Craiova Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €46–50
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €140–220
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €120–180
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €140–210
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €190–290
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +4 0250 997
- Website
- normandiatransport.com
Bus from Târgu Jiu to Orăștie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- normandia.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +40 730 250 062
- [email protected]
- Website
- mateiunitrans.ro
Bus from Orăștie to Castellón de la Plana
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–130
- Schedules at
- mateiunitrans.ro
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Castellon to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- Phone
- +4-0726.922.277
- Website
- obada-transmontana.ro
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Lugoj
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- obadabus.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Lugoj to Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €150–190
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Craiova to Madrid bus services, operated by Obada Trans, arrive at Lugoj station.
Madrid is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 6:54 AM in Craiova and 5:54 AM 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 2826 km. It takes approximately 30h 35m to drive from Craiova to Madrid.
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