There are 8 ways to get from Craiova to Spain by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), train, bus, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
best- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane CRA - MAD
4h 39m€63–231Train
- Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
- Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
36h 6m€316–569Train, bus
- Take the train from Craiova to Aradtrain Ir
- Take the bus from Arad to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
36h 32m€124–141Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Craiova to Port of Civitavecchiacar
- Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
37h 14m€357–521Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CRA - BCN
3h 58m€67–281Bus via Lugoj
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Lugojbus
- Take the bus from Lugoj to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
40h 11m€156–196Bus
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus 1922
43h 35m€220–340Drive 2,270 km
- Drive from Craiova to Barcelonacar 2,270 km
25h 1m€370–535
Craiova to Spain by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Spain is to fly which costs €60 - €240 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Spain is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs €65 - €290.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 43h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Spain. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf, Strasbourg, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 6m.
The distance between Craiova and Spain is 2313 km. The road distance is 2270 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Spain without a car is to train which takes 36h 6m and costs €310 - €600.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Craiova to Spain, including transfers.
Craiova to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova to Spain train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Spain is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €310 - €600 and takes 36h 6m, you could also bus via Lugoj, which costs €150 - €200 and takes 40h 11m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Spain?
Ulendo Airlink flies from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona Sants in around 36h 6m.
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Craiova Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Craiova Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €46–50
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–31
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40 730 250 062
- [email protected]
- Website
- mateiunitrans.ro
Bus from Arad to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €95–110
- Schedules at
- mateiunitrans.ro
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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Booking & Getting There
Craiova to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Craiova to Spain train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Spain is 2270 km. It takes approximately 25h 1m to drive from Craiova to Spain.
Book your Craiova to Spain bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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