There are 5 ways to get from Craiova to Petroşani by bus, train, night train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Petroșanibus 1948 / ...
3h 15m$16–25Train
cheapest- Take the train from Craiova to Petroşanitrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Teiuş / ...
3h 23m$15–17Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Craiova to Petroşaninighttrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Arad / ...
3h 13m$15–17Drive 163.3 km
- Drive from Craiova to Petroşanicar 163.3 km
3h 30m$26–38Taxi
- Take the taxi from Craiova to Petroşanitaxi 163.3 km
3h 30m$110–140
Craiova to Petroşani by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Petroşani is to train which costs $15 - $17 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Petroşani is to night train which takes 3h 13m and costs $15 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Petroșani. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Craiova and arriving at Petroşani. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Craiova and Petroşani is 173 km. The road distance is 163.3 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Petroşani without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $16 - $25.
The bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Petroșani takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Craiova to Petroşani bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova to Petroşani train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Petroşani is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $16 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $17 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Petroşani, Romania?
FlixBus operates a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Petroșani 5 times a week. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Petroşani every 4 hours. Tickets cost $15–17 and the journey takes 3h 23m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Petroşani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Craiova to Petroşani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- 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
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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 Petroşani bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Petroșani station.
Craiova to Petroşani train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Petroşani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Petroşani is 163 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Craiova to Petroşani.
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