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How to get fromTirana to Craiovaby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tirana to Craiova by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tiranë to Shkodërbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Podgorica , Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Negotinbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Negotin to Kladovobus bus
    5. Take the train from Drobeta Turnu-Severin to Craiovatrain train Ic
    15h 23m
    $65–89

  2. Fly

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Craiova Airport (CRA)plane plane TIA - CRA
    9h 21m
    $56–343

  3. Drive  624.1 km

    1. Drive from Tirana to Craiovacar car 624.1 km
    8h 54m
    $132–191

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Podgorica , Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Negotinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Negotin to Kladovobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Drobeta Turnu Severin to Craiovabus bus
    15h 28m

  5. Bus, train via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain train Ic
    21h 57m
    $56–60

  6. Bus, train via Sofia #2

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vidinbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain train Ic
    23h 7m

Tirana to Craiova by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration21h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 857.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 23m

What companies run services between Tirana, Albania and Craiova, Romania?

Ulendo Airlink and Ryanair fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Craiova Airport (CRA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirana to Craiova via Podgorica , Bus station, Negotin, Kladovo, and Drobeta Turnu Severin in around 15h 28m.

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