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How to get fromCraiova to Plovdivby train, night train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Craiova to Plovdiv by train, night train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, night train

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    1. Take the train from Craiova to Videletrain train
    2. Take the nighttrain from Videle to Stara Zagoranighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Plovdivtrain train Re / ...
    9h 36m
    $13–27

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Craiova to Calafatbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calafat to Sofiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus bus
    10h 35m

  3. Drive  438.2 km

    1. Drive from Craiova to Plovdivcar car 438.2 km
    6h 4m
    $70–101

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    11h 50m

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  • Distance: 552.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Craiova to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Calafat, Sofia, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 10h 35m.

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