There are 5 ways to get from Craiova to Zaječar by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive
best- Take the train from Craiova to Vidin Patnicheskatrain Craiova - Vidin Patnicheska
- Drive from Vidin Patnicheska to Zaječarcar
4h 13mRSD 2,209–2,800Bus via Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord
cheapest- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Drobeta Turnu Severinbus
- Take the bus from Kladovo to Zaječar, Autobuska Stanica Zaječar/Bulevar Dr Zorana Dindicabus
5h 22mRSD 2,072–3,341Bus
- Take the bus from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu Severinbus
- Take the bus from Kladovo to Zaječar, Autobuska Stanica Zaječar/Bulevar Dr Zorana Dindicabus
4h 47mDrive 153.9 km
- Drive from Craiova to Zaječarcar 153.9 km
2h 26mRSD 2,541–3,670Train, bus
- Take the train from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu-Severintrain Ir
- Take the bus from Kladovo to Zaječar, Autobuska Stanica Zaječar/Bulevar Dr Zorana Dindicabus
5h 32mRSD 2,842–3,839
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Zaječar is to train and drive which costs RSD 2200 - RSD 2800 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Zaječar is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs RSD 2500 - RSD 3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Zaječar. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Zaječar, Autobuska Stanica Zaječar/Bulevar Dr Zorana Dindica via Kladovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Craiova and Zaječar is 174 km. The road distance is 153.9 km.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Craiova to Zaječar, including transfers.
Craiova to Zaječar bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, depart from Craiova station.
Craiova to Zaječar bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, arrive at Drobeta Turnu Severin station.
Zaječar is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 3:40 PM in Craiova and 2:40 PM in Zaječar.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Zaječar is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Craiova to Zaječar.
There are 88+ hotels available in Zaječar.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Zaječar, Serbia?
You can take a bus from Craiova to Zaječar, Autobuska Stanica Zaječar/Bulevar Dr Zorana Dindica via Drobeta Turnu Severin and Kladovo in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Vidin Patnicheska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 1,300–1,400
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu-Severin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 1,250–1,350
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40 768 922 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu Severin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
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