There are 5 ways to get from Otopeni to Craiova by bus, train, or car
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 Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova Benzinaria Petrombus
4h 5m$12–22Train
- Take the train from Bucharest to Craiovatrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Craiova / ...
5h 17m$13–28Drive 237.9 km
- Drive from Otopeni to Craiovacar 237.9 km
2h 22m$38–55Bus via Craiova
- Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiovabus
4h 13m$27Bus via Craiova #2
- Take the bus from Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri to Craiovabus
6h 19m$22
Otopeni to Craiova by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Otopeni to Craiova is to bus which costs $12 - $22 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Otopeni to Craiova is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Otopeni to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Primaria Otopeni and arriving at Craiova Benzinaria Petrom via Bucharest Otopeni Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Otopeni to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Patinoar PO and arriving at Craiova via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Otopeni and Craiova is 242 km. The road distance is 237.9 km.
The best way to get from Otopeni to Craiova without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $12 - $22.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Otopeni to Craiova, including transfers.
Otopeni to Craiova bus services, operated by Comanto Trans, depart from Bucharest Otopeni Airport station.
Otopeni to Craiova train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.
The best way to get from Otopeni to Craiova is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $12 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $29 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Otopeni, Romania and Craiova, Romania?
Comanto Trans operates a bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova Benzinaria Petrom twice daily. Tickets cost $11–21 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Craiova every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19–21 and the journey takes 3h 51m. S.C. Softrans S.R.L. also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Bucharest to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–21
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +4-021-312.03.45
- Website
- comantotrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova Benzinaria Petrom
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Schedules at
- comantotrans.autogari.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Otopeni to Craiova bus services, operated by Comanto Trans, arrive at Craiova Benzinaria Petrom station.
Otopeni to Craiova train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Craiova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otopeni to Craiova is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Otopeni to Craiova.
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