There are 5 ways to get from Craiova to Poenari Castle by bus, train, taxi, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Piteștibus 3922 / ...
- Take the bus from Piteşti to Curtea de Argeşbus
3h 47m$30–41Train, taxi
- Take the train from Craiova to Călimăneştitrain Craiova - Sibiu
- Take the taxi from Călimăneşti to Poenari Castletaxi
4h 7m$44–51Drive 192.5 km
- Drive from Craiova to Poenari Castlecar 192.5 km
2h 22m$31–45Taxi
- Take the taxi from Craiova to Poenari Castletaxi 192.5 km
2h 22m$130–160Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Călimăneştibus
- Take the taxi from Călimăneşti to Poenari Castletaxi
4h 44m$34–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Poenari Castle is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Poenari Castle is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Poenari Castle. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Curtea de Argeş via Piteşti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Craiova and Poenari Castle is 197 km. The road distance is 192.5 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Poenari Castle without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $29 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Craiova to Poenari Castle, including transfers.
Craiova to Poenari Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova to Poenari Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pitești station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Poenari Castle is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Craiova to Poenari Castle.
There are 462+ hotels available in Poenari Castle.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Poenari Castle, Romania?
You can take a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Poenari Castle via Pitești, Piteşti, and Curtea de Argeş in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Călimăneşti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Pitești
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- $29–160
Alpin Taxi Valcea
- Phone
- +40 250 944
- Website
- alpintaxi.ro
Bus May 1
- Phone
- +40 250 730 333
- Website
- bilete.antares-transport.ro
Pro Taxi 943
- Phone
- +40 250 943
- Website
- protaxi943.ro
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
Alpin Taxi Valcea
- Phone
- +40 250 944
- Website
- alpintaxi.ro
Bus May 1
- Phone
- +40 250 730 333
- Website
- bilete.antares-transport.ro
Pro Taxi 943
- Phone
- +40 250 943
- Website
- protaxi943.ro
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