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383 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Plovdiv to Craiova

Composite routes from Plovdiv to Craiova

Cheapest
5 h 14 min
Car
383 km.
from $21
Fastest
1 h 2 min
Plane
Other
11 h 49 min
Bus, Train
251 km.
from $100.52
12 h 53 min
252 km.
from $82.53
13 h 21 min
252 km.
from $32.32

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$40.22

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13
Bus from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48

Alexiev

Phone:
02/813 33 98
Email:
aleksiev_91_vd@abv.bg
Website:
aleksiev-91.com/
Bus from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
operations@eurolines.bg
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.15–$52.17
Bus from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22

Dacos

Phone:
(0250) 747-41
Email:
secretariat@dacos.com.ro
Website:
dacos.com.ro/default.php
Bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Craiova,
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24

Train operators

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Videle to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$16.30
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$13.04

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Plovdiv to Dimitrovgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.39–$5.22
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33
Train from Ruse to Videle
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$1.20–$1.96
Train from Plovdiv to Kazichene
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$3.59–$7.07
Train from Kazichene to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.35–$7.07

Astra Trans Carpatic

Phone:
0751.525.520
Email:
office@astratranscarpatic.ro
Website:
astratranscarpatic.ro/
Train from Videle to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$11.96

S.C. Softrans S.R.L.

Phone:
0351/40.91.53
Email:
info@softrans.ro
Website:
softrans.ro/
Train from Videle to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.04–$8.59

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Craiova?

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Craiova is to train and night train which costs $16.30 - $34.78 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Craiova?

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Craiova is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Craiova?

No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South and arriving at Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord via Sofia and Drobeta-Turnu Severin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Craiova?

No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Craiova via Dimitrovgrad, Ruse and Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Craiova?

The distance between Plovdiv and Craiova is 581 km. The road distance is 462.7 km.

How do I travel from Plovdiv to Craiova without a car?

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Craiova without a car is to train and night train which takes 10h 16m and costs $16.30 - $34.78 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Plovdiv to Craiova, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Craiova bus from?

Plovdiv to Craiova bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Craiova train from?

Plovdiv to Craiova train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.

Train, bus or fly from Plovdiv to Craiova?

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Craiova is to bus which takes 12h 53m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18.48 - $27.17 and takes 13h 21m. There are no good options to fly between Plovdiv to Craiova.

Where does the Plovdiv to Craiova bus arrive?

Plovdiv to Craiova bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

Where does the Plovdiv to Craiova train arrive?

Plovdiv to Craiova train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Craiova?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Craiova is 463 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Plovdiv to Craiova.

Where can I stay near Craiova?

There are 448+ hotels available in Craiova. Prices start at $16.78 per night.
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