There are 3 ways to get from Craiova to Transylvania by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Unghenibus
8h 12m$31–54Train
- Take the train from Craiova to Sibiutrain Craiova - Sibiu
- Take the train from Sibiu to G-ral N. Dăscălescu Hm.train Sibiu - Târgu Mureş
11h 44m$63–73Drive 338.9 km
- Drive from Craiova to Transylvaniacar 338.9 km
5h 51m$54–78
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Transylvania is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Transylvania is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Transylvania. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Ungheni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Transylvania. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at G-ral N. Dăscălescu Hm. via Sibiu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Craiova and Transylvania is 367 km. The road distance is 338.9 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Transylvania without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Craiova to Transylvania, including transfers.
Craiova to Transylvania bus services, operated by Balint Trans, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova to Transylvania train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Transylvania is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $75 and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Transylvania, Romania?
Balint Trans operates a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Ungheni once daily. Tickets cost $8–27 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Transylvania via Sibiu and G-ral N. Dăscălescu Hm. in around 11h 44m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Craiova to Sibiu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–24
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Sibiu to G-ral N. Dăscălescu Hm.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–21
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +4- 0265-255-092
- [email protected]
- Website
- balinttrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Ungheni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Schedules at
- balinttrans.autogari.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Craiova to Transylvania bus services, operated by Balint Trans, arrive at Ungheni station.
Craiova to Transylvania train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Sibiu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Transylvania is 339 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Craiova to Transylvania.
There are 403+ hotels available in Transylvania.