There are 5 ways to get from Timișoara to Balș by train, bus, night train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Timisoara Nord to Craiovatrain Ic
7h 37m$18–22Bus
- Take the bus from Timisoara to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus 3902
8h 20m$35–57Night train
- Take the night train from Timisoara Nord to Craiovanighttrain Lokoshaza - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
7h 37m$19–36Drive 363.4 km
- Drive from Timișoara to Balșcar 363.4 km
5h 18m$58–84Fly, bus
- Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TSR - OTP
- Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Balşbus
5h 47m
Timișoara to Balș by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Timișoara to Balș is to train which costs $18 - $22 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Timișoara to Balș is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Timișoara to Balș. However, there are services departing from Timisoara and arriving at Balş via Craiova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Timișoara to Balș. However, there are services departing from Timisoara Nord and arriving at Craiova via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Timișoara and Balș is 344 km. The road distance is 363.4 km.
The best way to get from Timișoara to Balș without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs $18 - $22.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Timișoara to Balș, including transfers.
Timișoara to Balș bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Timisoara station.
Timișoara to Balș train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Timisoara Nord station.
The best way to get from Timișoara to Balș is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs $18 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Timișoara, Romania and Balș, Olt, Romania?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Timisoara Nord to Craiova 4 times a day. Tickets cost $17–20 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Timisoara to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Timisoara Nord to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–20
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Night train from Timisoara Nord to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $32–35
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +40 751 525 520
- [email protected]
- Website
- astratranscarpatic.ro
Night train from Timisoara Nord to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Book at
- astratranscarpatic.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Timisoara to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +40 768 922 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Balş
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Timișoara to Balș bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Timișoara to Balș train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Craiova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Timișoara to Balș is 363 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Timișoara to Balș.
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