There are 7 ways to get from Gherla to Craiova by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca Autogara Park & Ride Aeroport to Târgu Jiubus
- Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Craiovabus
9h 45mBus via Sibiu
cheapest- Take the bus from Gherla to Sibiubus
- Take the bus from Sibiu to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus
11h 30m$21–45Train
- Take the train from Apahida Hm. to Craiovatrain Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
10h 29m$40–43Drive 414.7 km
- Drive from Gherla to Craiovacar 414.7 km
6h 39m$67–96Fly Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
- Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CLJ - OTP
- Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova Benzinaria Petrombus
6h 57m$72–208Fly Cluj-Napoca to Craiova Airport
- Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Craiova Airport (CRA)plane CLJ - CRA
7h 3m$162–344Bus to Maramures International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
- Take the bus from Gherla to Baia Marebus
- Fly from Maramures International Airport (BAY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BAY - OTP
- Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova Benzinaria Petrombus
8h 42m$119–390
Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gherla to Craiova is to train which costs $39 - $43 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Gherla to Craiova is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Gherla to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Gherla and arriving at Craiova via Cluj-Napoca Autogara Park & Ride Aeroport and Târgu Jiu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Gherla to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Gherla and arriving at Craiova via Apahida Hm.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
The distance between Gherla and Craiova is 458 km. The road distance is 414.7 km.
The best way to get from Gherla to Craiova without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Gherla to Craiova, including transfers.
Gherla to Craiova bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, depart from Cluj-Napoca Autogara Park & Ride Aeroport station.
Gherla to Craiova train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Apahida Hm. station.
The best way to get from Gherla to Craiova is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $39 - $43 and takes 10h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Gherla, Romania and Craiova, Romania?
You can take a bus from Gherla to Craiova via Cluj-Napoca Airport, Cluj-Napoca Autogara Park & Ride Aeroport, and Târgu Jiu in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Apahida Hm. to Craiova once daily. Tickets cost $34–37 and the journey takes 8h 44m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
Flights from Maramures International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–290
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Apahida Hm. to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34–37
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +4 0250 997
- Website
- normandiatransport.com
Bus from Cluj-Napoca Autogara Park & Ride Aeroport to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Schedules at
- normandia.autogari.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Gherla to Craiova bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, arrive at Târgu Jiu station.
Gherla to Craiova train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Craiova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gherla to Craiova is 415 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Gherla to Craiova.
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