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How to get fromCraiova to Timișoaraby train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Craiova to Timișoara by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Craiova to Timisoara Nordtrain train Ir
    6h 45m
    $28–31

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Timișoarabus bus 3902 / ...
    7h 5m
    $30

  3. Night train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Craiova to Timisoara Nordnighttrain night train Irn
    6h 54m
    $28–31

  4. Drive  337.8 km

    1. Drive from Craiova to Timișoaracar car 337.8 km
    5h 5m
    $54–78

  5. Bus via Târgu Jiu

    1. Take the bus from Craiova to Târgu Jiubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nordbus bus
    8h 42m

  6. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane plane OTP - TSR
    5h 28m
    $68–213

Craiova to Timișoara by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Timișoara, Romania?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Timisoara Nord twice daily. Tickets cost $28–31 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Timișoara once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Obada Trans also services this route once daily.

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