Rome2Rio

How to get fromPatras to Craiovaby busferry, plane, bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Craiova

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Patras to Craiova by busferry, plane, 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.

  1. Bus and ferry to Zakynthos International Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ZTH - OTP
    3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiovabus bus
    11h 52m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pátra to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain train Ic
    22h 29m
    $47–66

  3. Bus via Larissa

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Larisabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Larissa to Sofiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia to Calafatbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Calafat to Craiovabus bus
    21h

  4. Bus, train via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Lamiabus bus
    2. Take the train from Lianokladi to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sandanskibus bus
    4. Take the train from Sandanski to Sofiatrain train Ic
    5. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain train Ic
    6. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain train Ic
    23h 55m
    $78–115

  5. Drive 1,027 km

    1. Drive from Patras to Craiovacar car 1,027 km
    12h 27m
    $216–312

  6. Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane SKG - OTP
    3. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiovabus bus
    14h 7m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pátra to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to Calafatbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Calafat to Craiovabus bus
    21h 15m

Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Patras to Craiova.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,235.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 52m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Craiova, Romania?

You can take a bus from Patras to Craiova via Larissa, Sofia, and Calafat in around 21h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Romania

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides