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How to get fromCraiova to Tiranaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Craiova to Tirana by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane plane CRA - TIA
    5h 42m
    $83–420

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofiatrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tiranabus bus
    22h 9m
    $68–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu Severinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kladovo to Negotinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Negotin to Podgorica , Bus stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tiranabus bus
    14h 6m

  4. Drive  617.2 km

    1. Drive from Craiova to Tiranacar car 617.2 km
    8h 57m
    $112–162

  5. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Craiova to Calafatbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calafat to Sofiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Tiranabus bus
    22h 48m

Craiova to Tirana by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Tirana, Albania?

Ulendo Airlink and Ryanair fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craiova to Tirana via Drobeta Turnu Severin, Kladovo, Negotin, and Podgorica , Bus station in around 14h 6m.

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