There are 8 ways to get from Craiova to Spain by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), car, car ferry, or bus
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 Valencia Airport
best- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane CRA - VLC
5h 44m€95–392Fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
cheapest- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane CRA - MAD
4h 40m€63–231Train
- Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
36h 38m€373–576Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Craiova to Port of Civitavecchiacar
- Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
37h 14m€358–522Bus 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€156–196Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CRA - BCN
4h 3m€67–261Bus
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus 1922
44h 5m€240–360Drive 2,270 km
- Drive from Craiova to Barcelonacar 2,270 km
25h 1m€372–537
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 40m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Spain is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €65 - €270.
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, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 44h 5m.
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, Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 38m.
The distance between Craiova and Spain is 2096 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 38m and costs €370 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 44m 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 5h 44m and costs €90 - €400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €370 - €600 and takes 36h 38m, 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, Ryanair, and Iberia fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Valencia Airport (VLC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona Sants in around 36h 38m.
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Valencia Airport via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–390
Flights from Craiova Airport to Valencia Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–380
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
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Craiova Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–250
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Valencia Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–390
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Craiova Airport to Valencia Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–410
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €46–50
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +4-0726.922.277
- Website
- obada-transmontana.ro
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Lugoj
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- obadabus.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Lugoj to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €130–170
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €240–360
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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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