There are 7 ways to get from Valencia to Craiova by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe), 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 from Valencia Airport
best- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Craiova Airport (CRA)plane VLC - CRA
7h 37m$86–373Bus, train
- Take the bus from Valencia Peco Cepsa Area de Sagunto to Devabus
- Take the train from Deva to Craiovatrain Deva - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
42h 46m$144–179Train
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Camp De Tarragonatrain Eur / ...
- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HBFtrain Nj / ...
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keletitrain Ec
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiovatrain Ic
47h 58m$630–982Drive 2,611.4 km
- Drive from Valencia to Craiovacar 2,611.4 km
28h 6m$478–690Train to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Craiova Airport (CRA)plane ALC - CRA
10h 6m$117–260Bus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Lugojbus
- Take the bus from Lugoj to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus
46h 2m$183–225Bus via Barcelona
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Gan-Bar / ...
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus 1922
47h 45m$284–432
Valencia to Craiova by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valencia to Craiova is to bus and train which costs $140 - $180 and takes 42h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Valencia to Craiova is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $85 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Valencia to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Estació d'Autobusos de València and arriving at Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord via Lugoj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Valencia to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Estació del Nord and arriving at Craiova via Camp De Tarragona, Nimes, Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 58m.
The distance between Valencia and Craiova is 2095 km. The road distance is 2611.4 km.
The best way to get from Valencia to Craiova without a car is to bus and train which takes 42h 46m and costs $140 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Valencia to Craiova, including transfers.
Valencia to Craiova bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Valencia to Craiova train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Estació del Nord station.
The best way to get from Valencia to Craiova is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $85 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,000 and takes 47h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $230 and takes 46h 2m.
What companies run services between Valencia, Spain and Craiova, Romania?
Ulendo Airlink and Ryanair fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Craiova Airport (CRA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Estació del Nord to Craiova via Camp De Tarragona, Nimes, Bruxelles-Midi, Wien HBF, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 47h 58m.
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Craiova Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Valencia Airport to Craiova Airport via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $90–360
Flights from Valencia Airport to Craiova Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Thursday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–370
Flights from Valencia Airport to Craiova Airport via Venice Treviso
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–360
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Craiova Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Craiova Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $90–340
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Craiova Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–350
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Deva to Craiova
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–24
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40 730 250 062
- [email protected]
- Website
- mateiunitrans.ro
Bus from Valencia Peco Cepsa Area de Sagunto to Deva
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- mateiunitrans.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Valencia to Craiova bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Lugoj station.
Craiova is 1h ahead of Valencia. It is currently 1:15 PM in Valencia and 2:15 PM in Craiova.
Valencia to Craiova train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Camp De Tarragona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valencia to Craiova is 2611 km. It takes approximately 28h 6m to drive from Valencia to Craiova.
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