There are 8 ways to get from Craiova to Prešov by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- 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 50m€57–65Bus
- Take the bus from Craiova to Piteştibus
- Take the bus from Pitești to Budapest Airportbus 962
- Take the bus from Budapest Airport to Prešovbus 902 / ...
20h 45mDrive 717 km
- Drive from Craiova to Prešovcar 717 km
11h 6m€110–159Train 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€212–777Train, 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 8m€57–69Bus 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 33m€81–238Train, 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
19h 3m€87–235Train 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 train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Prešov is to train and bus which costs €55 - €70 and takes 19h 8m.
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 and arriving at Prešov via Pitești and Budapest Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.
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 50m.
The distance between Craiova and Prešov is 905 km. The road distance is 717 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Prešov without a car is to train which takes 17h 50m and costs €55 - €65.
It takes approximately 17h 50m to get from Craiova to Prešov, including transfers.
Craiova to Prešov bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, depart from Craiova 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 train which takes 17h 50m and costs €55 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 45m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Prešov, Slovakia?
You can take a train from Craiova to Presov Mesto via Szolnok, Miskolc Tiszai, and Kosice in around 17h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craiova to Prešov via Piteşti, Pitești, and Budapest Airport in around 20h 45m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Sibiu to Košice International Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190–750
Flights from Sofia Airport to Košice International Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–400
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–43
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Sibiu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–21
- 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
- +40 768 922 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Craiova to Piteşti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Craiova to Prešov bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, arrive at Piteşti station.
Prešov is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 4:27 AM in Craiova and 3:27 AM 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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