There are 8 ways to get from Craiova to Prešov by bus, train, car, or plane
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 Budapest Airportbus 1924
- Take the bus from Budapest Airport to Prešovbus 902 / ...
16h 5m€80–121Train
cheapest- Take the train from Craiova to Szolnoktrain Ir
- Take the train from Szolnok to Miskolc Tiszaitrain Ic
- Take the train from Miskolc Tiszai to Kosicetrain Ic
17h 57m€57–65Drive 717 km
- Drive from Craiova to Prešovcar 717 km
11h 6m€111–161Train to Sibiu, fly to Košice International Airport
- Take the train from Craiova to Sibiutrain
- Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Košice International Airport (KSC)plane SBZ - KSC
13h 7m€212–827Train, bus
- Take the train from Craiova to Bekescsabatrain Ir
- Take the bus from Békéscsaba, autóbusz-állomás to Miskolc, autóbusz-állomásbus
- Take the train from Miskolc Tiszai pu to Košicetrain
19h 9m€57–68Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Oradea International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Oradea International Airport (OMR)plane OTP - OMR
- Take the train from Episcopia Bihor to Puespoekladanytrain
- Take the train from Puespoekladany to Miskolc Tiszaitrain
- Take the train from Miskolc Tiszai to Kosicetrain
13h 40m€86–298Train, train to Sofia Airport, fly to Košice International Airport
- Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
- Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Košice International Airport (KSC)plane SOF - KSC
18h 18m€87–255Train to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, bus
- Take the train from Craiova to Bucharesttrain
- Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane BBU - KRK
- Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Bardejovbus
- Take the bus from Bardejov to Prešov - Cintorínebus
14h 59m€60–249
Craiova to Prešov by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Prešov is to train which costs €55 - €65 and takes 17h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Prešov is to drive which takes 11h 6m and costs €110 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Prešov. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Prešov via Budapest Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Prešov. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Presov Mesto via Szolnok, Miskolc Tiszai and Kosice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.
The distance between Craiova and Prešov is 939 km. The road distance is 717 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Prešov without a car is to bus which takes 16h 5m and costs €80 - €130.
It takes approximately 16h 5m to get from Craiova to Prešov, including transfers.
Craiova to Prešov bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova to Prešov train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Prešov is to bus which takes 16h 5m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €65 and takes 17h 57m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Prešov, Slovakia?
You can take a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Prešov via Budapest Airport in around 16h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Presov Mesto via Szolnok, Miskolc Tiszai, and Kosice in around 17h 57m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Sibiu to Košice International Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €190–800
Flights from Sofia Airport to Košice International Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–430
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Oradea International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–230
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Oradea International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Oradea International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–250
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Košice International Airport via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €70–230
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Košice International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–310
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €26–180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–210
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €39–43
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Sibiu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Bekescsaba
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €33–36
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Vidin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–19
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Szolnok to Miskolc Tiszai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Miskolc Tiszai to Kosice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Episcopia Bihor to Puespoekladany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Puespoekladany to Miskolc Tiszai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Miskolc Tiszai to Kosice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Miskolc Tiszai pu to Košice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Vidin to Sofia Sever
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- 1st Class
- €4–6
- Phone
- +40 351 409 153
- [email protected]
- Website
- S.C. Softrans S.R.L.
Train from Craiova to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–10
- Schedules at
- S.C. Softrans S.R.L.
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Budapest Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest Airport to Prešov
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Bardejov
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
Bus from Békéscsaba, autóbusz-állomás to Miskolc, autóbusz-állomás
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–21
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
- Phone
- +4-021-312.03.45
- Website
- comantotrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Schedules at
- comantotrans.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +421 900 211 153
- [email protected]
- Website
- sad-po.sk
Bus from Bardejov to Prešov - Cintoríne
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- sad-po.sk
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Booking & Getting There
Craiova to Prešov bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest Airport station.
Prešov is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 5:32 PM in Craiova and 4:32 PM in Prešov.
Craiova to Prešov train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Szolnok station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Prešov is 717 km. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from Craiova to Prešov.
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