There are 2 ways to get from Stara Zagora to Craiova by night train, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Stara Zagora to Craiova is to night train and train which costs $12 - $24 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Stara Zagora to Craiova is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct train from Stara Zagora to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Stara Zagora and arriving at Craiova via Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Stara Zagora and Craiova is 448 km. The road distance is 416.6 km.
The best way to get from Stara Zagora to Craiova without a car is to night train and train which takes 6h 39m and costs $12 - $24.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Stara Zagora to Craiova, including transfers.
Stara Zagora to Craiova train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Stara Zagora station.
Stara Zagora to Craiova train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stara Zagora to Craiova is 417 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Stara Zagora to Craiova.
There are 836+ hotels available in Craiova.
What companies run services between Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and Craiova, Romania?
There is no direct connection from Stara Zagora to Craiova. However, you can take the vehicle to Videle, walk to Videle, then take the train to Craiova. Alternatively, you can drive from Stara Zagora to Craiova in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Stara Zagora to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–7
- 1st Class
- $5–7
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Videle to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40 351 409 153
- [email protected]
- Website
- S.C. Softrans S.R.L.
Train from Videle to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- S.C. Softrans S.R.L.
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