HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Sofia to Craiova

by Plane, Route or Car

Sofia
→
+0 →
Craiova
Transport search to Craiova
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
Bulgaria Romania Sofia Craiova
Sofia
→
+0 →
Craiova
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
4 h 13 min
260 km.
from $14
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Sofia, Bulgaria → Craiova, Romania

All
02 août 2026
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
May 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
June 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
July 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
02 Aug, Sun
03 Aug, Mon
04 Aug, Tue
05 Aug, Wed
06 Aug, Thu
07 Aug, Fri

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Craiova

Composite routes from Sofia to Craiova

Cheapest
4 h 13 min
Car
260 km.
from $14
Fastest
55 min
Plane
Other
8 h 30 min
Bus, Train
183 km.
from $58.22
9 h 35 min
184 km.
from $28.93
10 h 13 min
184 km.
from $61.30
10 h 47 min
184 km.
from $21.54

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.11–$48.01

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.42–$22.74

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 Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$51.80–$75.80

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:
$6.95–$10.74

Train operators

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$16.42

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.95–$12.00
Train from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.58–$12.63

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Craiova is to train which costs $16.30 - $25 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Craiova is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $45.65 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Craiova?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord via Drobeta-Turnu Severin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Craiova?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Craiova via Vidin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Sofia to Craiova?

The distance between Sofia and Craiova is 356 km. The road distance is 292.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Craiova without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 30m and costs $25 - $81.52 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Sofia to Craiova, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Craiova bus from?

Sofia to Craiova bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sofia station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Craiova train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Craiova?

The best way to get from Sofia to Craiova is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs $16.30 - $25 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $51.09 and takes 10h 13m. There are no good options to fly between Sofia to Craiova.

Where does the Sofia to Craiova bus arrive?

Sofia to Craiova bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Drobeta-Turnu Severin station.

Where does the Sofia to Craiova train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Craiova?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Craiova is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Sofia to Craiova.

Where can I stay near Craiova?

There are 441+ hotels available in Craiova. Prices start at $17.24 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search