Craiova to Bucharest by train, flight, taxi from RON 50

Craiova to Bucharest Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+3h 15m	$310.82
Train	Romanian Railways	1st class	01:05	05:09	$25.92
Train	Romanian Railways	2nd Class	01:26	05:32	$17.72	5.0
Train	Romanian Railways	2nd Class	01:55	06:47	$9.29	5.0
Train	Romanian Railways	2nd Class	03:32	07:49	$17.72	5.0
Train	Romanian Railways	2nd Class	05:37	09:36	$17.72	5.0
Flight	Wizz Air Malta	Economy	06:00	14:25	$446.24
Train	Romanian Railways	2nd Class	06:17	11:58	$11.23
Train	Romanian Railways	2nd Class	06:42	11:58	$9.29	5.0
Train	Romanian Railways	2nd Class	07:35	12:17	$9.29	5.0
Train	Romanian Railways	2nd Class	08:37	14:20	$9.29
Train	Romanian Railways	1st class	10:44	15:59	$23.23
Train	Romanian Railways	2nd Class	11:16	18:34	$9.29
Train	Romanian Railways	2nd Class	11:52	15:59	$17.72	5.0
Flight	Tarom	Economy	12:10	21:00	$462.51
Train	Romanian Railways	1st class	12:32	17:57	$28.07
Train	Romanian Railways	2nd Class	13:50	17:57	$17.72	5.0
Flight	Wizz Air Malta	Economy	14:10	17:25	$304.47
Train	Romanian Railways	2nd Class	14:32	20:24	$11.23
Flight	Wizz Air Malta	Economy	15:15	12:55	$421.84

How to get from Craiova to Bucharest

Travelling between Craiova and Bucharest is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 325.72 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 11.07.

How long does it take to get from Craiova to Bucharest?

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 21 hours to travel between Craiova and Bucharest depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Craiova and Bucharest. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 21h to reach Bucharest.

How much does it cost to get from Craiova to Bucharest?

Travelling between Craiova and Bucharest can be as cheap as USD 11.07 if you opt for a Romanian Railways train and as expensive as USD 325.72 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Craiova and Bucharest

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Transportation from Craiova to Bucharest

Buses are not available

Ferries are not available

Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Craiova to Bucharest

Cheapest Transport	$12
Fastest Transport	3h 15m
Earliest Departure	1:26 AM
Latest Departure	7:13 PM
Departures per day	41
Distance	163 kilometers
Transport Companies	Wizz Air Malta

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Craiova to Bucharest