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How to get fromSofia Central Station to Craiovaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sofia Central Station to Craiova by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Calafatbus bus 1950
    2. Take the bus from Calafat to Craiovabus bus
    8h 15m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain train Ic
    9h 24m
    $13–17

  3. Drive 289.8 km

    1. Drive from Sofia Central Station to Craiovacar car 289.8 km
    4h 50m
    $47–67

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vidinbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain train Ic
    8h 19m

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  • Distance: 373.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Sofia Central Station, Bulgaria and Craiova, Romania?

You can take a vehicle from Sofia Central Station to Craiova via Sofia and Calafat in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Craiova via Vidin in around 9h 24m.

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