There are 4 ways to get from Craiova to Vâlcea 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 Râmnicu Vâlceatrain Craiova - Sibiu
2h 42m$13–15Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Râmnicu Vâlceabus
3h$3–6Drive 120.8 km
- Drive from Craiova to Râmnicu Vâlceacar 120.8 km
2h 11m$20–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Craiova to Râmnicu Vâlceataxi 120.8 km
2h 11m$85–110
Craiova to Vâlcea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Vâlcea is to bus which costs $3 - $6 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Vâlcea is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $19 - $28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Râmnicu Vâlcea. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Craiova and arriving at Râmnicu Vâlcea. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Craiova and Vâlcea is 131 km. The road distance is 120.8 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Vâlcea without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $13 - $15.
The train from Craiova to Râmnicu Vâlcea takes 2h 42m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Craiova to Vâlcea bus services, operated by Balint Trans, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova to Vâlcea train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Vâlcea is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $13 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Vâlcea, Romania?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Craiova to Râmnicu Vâlcea twice daily. Tickets cost $13–15 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Balint Trans operates a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Râmnicu Vâlcea once daily. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Râmnicu Vâlcea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +4- 0265-255-092
- [email protected]
- Website
- balinttrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Râmnicu Vâlcea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- balinttrans.autogari.ro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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 Vâlcea bus services, operated by Balint Trans, arrive at Râmnicu Vâlcea station.
Craiova to Vâlcea train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Râmnicu Vâlcea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Vâlcea is 121 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Craiova to Vâlcea.
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