What is the cheapest way to get from Ploieşti to Craiova?

The cheapest way to get from Ploieşti to Craiova is to train which costs $12 - $35 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ploieşti to Craiova?

The fastest way to get from Ploieşti to Craiova is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Ploieşti and Craiova?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ploieşti and arriving at Craiova. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Ploieşti and Craiova?

No, there is no direct train from Ploieşti to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Ploieşti Vest and arriving at Craiova via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Ploieşti to Craiova?

The distance between Ploieşti and Craiova is 235 km. The road distance is 233.3 km.

How do I travel from Ploieşti to Craiova without a car?

The best way to get from Ploieşti to Craiova without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ploieşti to Craiova?

The bus from Ploieşti to Craiova takes 3h 13m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Ploieşti to Craiova bus from?

Ploieşti to Craiova bus services, operated by MET Turistik, depart from Ploieşti station.

Where do I catch the Ploieşti to Craiova train from?

Ploieşti to Craiova train services, operated by Transferoviar Călători (TFC), depart from Ploieşti Vest station.

Train or bus from Ploieşti to Craiova?

The best way to get from Ploieşti to Craiova is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $35 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Ploieşti to Craiova bus arrive?

Ploieşti to Craiova bus services, operated by MET Turistik, arrive at Craiova station.

Where does the Ploieşti to Craiova train arrive?

Ploieşti to Craiova train services, operated by Transferoviar Călători (TFC), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Ploieşti to Craiova?

Yes, the driving distance between Ploieşti to Craiova is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Ploieşti to Craiova.

How do I get a train ticket from Ploieşti to Craiova?

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Ploieşti to Craiova - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ploieşti to Craiova by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Craiovabus
3h 13m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to Bucharesttrain Braşov - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Craiovatrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Craiova / ...
5h 30m
$13–31
Drive 233.3 km
1. Drive from Ploieşti to Craiovacar 233.3 km
2h 58m
$38–54
Bus via Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
1. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiovabus
4h 34m

Ploieşti to Craiova by train

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Distance: 234.9 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Ploieşti, Romania and Craiova, Romania?

MET Turistik operates a bus from Ploieşti to Craiova 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ploieşti Vest to Craiova via Bucharest in around 5h 30m.

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