There are 9 ways to get from Split to Craiova by plane, bus, train, night 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.
Fly to Craiova Airport
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Craiova Airport (CRA)plane SPU - CRA
10h 41m$75–383Bus
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Kladovobus
- Take the bus from Drobeta Turnu Severin to Craiovabus
21h 11mBus, train
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budapest-Kelenföldbus 936
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiovatrain Ic
23h 35m$105–144Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Split to Budapest-Keletinighttrain 1205
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiovatrain Ic
29h 14m$102–107Fly to Sofia Airport, train
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SPU - SOF
- Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
- Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain
18h 28m$95–274Fly to Sibiu, train
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane SPU - SBZ
- Take the train from Sibiu to Craiovatrain
17h 19m$141–350Fly to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane SPU - BEG
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Požarevac, Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Požarevac, Autobuska Stanica to Kladovo ASbus
- Take the train from Drobeta Turnu-Severin to Craiovatrain
14h 37m$130–302Bus via Budapest
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 936
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus 1924 / ...
22h 45m$131–200Drive 827.5 km
- Drive from Split to Craiovacar 827.5 km
12h 48m$135–195
Split to Craiova by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Split to Craiova is to night train and train which costs $100 - $110 and takes 29h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Craiova is to fly which takes 10h 41m and costs $70 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Split station to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Split Bus Station and arriving at Craiova via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Drobeta Turnu Severin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Split to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Craiova via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 14m.
The distance between Split and Craiova is 645 km. The road distance is 827.5 km.
The best way to get from Split to Craiova without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 35m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Split to Craiova, including transfers.
Split to Craiova bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Split to Craiova train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Split station.
The best way to get from Split to Craiova is to fly which takes 10h 41m and costs $70 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 11m.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Craiova, Romania?
Volotea, Ulendo Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Craiova Airport (CRA) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split Bus Station to Craiova via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Kladovo, and Drobeta Turnu Severin in around 21h 11m.
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Split Airport to Craiova Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from Split Airport to Craiova Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Split Airport to Craiova Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–490
Flights from Split Airport to Sibiu via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $33–38
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $33–38
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Drobeta Turnu-Severin to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- 011 761-4693
- [email protected]
- Website
- BS Tours
Bus from Split Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- BS Tours
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Booking & Getting There
Split to Craiova bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Craiova is 1h ahead of Split. It is currently 12:20 PM in Split and 1:20 PM in Craiova.
Split to Craiova train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Craiova is 828 km. It takes approximately 12h 48m to drive from Split to Craiova.
Book your Split to Craiova bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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