There are 5 ways to get from Craiova to Vulcan by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Craiova to Petrosanitrain Ir
3h 35m$26–30Bus
- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Petrosanibus 1922
3h 44m$28–38Drive 154.7 km
- Drive from Craiova to Vulcancar 154.7 km
3h 27m$30–43Taxi
- Take the taxi from Craiova to Vulcantaxi 154.7 km
3h 27m$100–130Train via Petroşani
- Take the train from Craiova to Petroşanitrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Teiuş / ...
3h 47m$26–30
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Vulcan is to train which costs $26 - $31 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Vulcan is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Vulcan. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Petrosani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Vulcan. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Petrosani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Craiova and Vulcan is 171 km. The road distance is 154.7 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Vulcan without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $26 - $31.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Craiova to Vulcan, including transfers.
Craiova to Vulcan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova to Vulcan train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Vulcan is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $26 - $31. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Vulcan, Hunedoara, Romania?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Petrosani once daily. Tickets cost $15–17 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Petrosani twice daily. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Petrosani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Petroşani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Petrosani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Dispecerat Taxi Favorit
- Phone
- +40 251411500
Taxi Barby
- Phone
- +40 251 542 727
- Website
- taxibarby.ro
Taxi PMI
- Phone
- +40 251 944
- Website
- taxipmi.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Craiova to Vulcan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Petrosani station.
Craiova to Vulcan train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Petrosani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Vulcan is 155 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Craiova to Vulcan.
There are 295+ hotels available in Vulcan.