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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athens to Craiova

Composite routes from Athens to Craiova

Cheapest
12 h 7 min
Car
1052 km.
from $57
Fastest
1 h 43 min
Plane
Other
8 h 17 min
Plane, Bus
704 km.
from $195.83
22 h 40 min
Train
704 km.
from $76.30
21 h
Bus, Train
703 km.
from $102.99
24 h 18 min
700 km.
from $89.24
25 h 15 min
704 km.
from $103.78

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$42.03

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$24.20
Bus from Athens to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
21h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.22–$89.16

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Athens Chiou to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.58–$58.59
Bus from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93

Comanto Trans

Phone:
+4-021-312.03.45
Website:
comantotrans.autogari.ro/curse
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$28.02

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:
$52.22–$76.43

Airlines

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.59–$305.71

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$433.08

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$331.18–$1,273.78

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.53–$445.82

Train operators

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$16.56

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$34.39
Train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.71–$11.20

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$12.74
Train from Petrich to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.73–$10.19
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.97–$8.28

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Craiova is to train and bus which costs $38.04 - $76.09 and takes 22h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Craiova is to fly and bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $70.65 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Craiova?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Craiova Benzinaria Petrom via Bucharest Otopeni Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 15m.

How far is it from Athens to Craiova?

The distance between Athens and Craiova is 1030 km. The road distance is 1111.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Craiova without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h and costs $59.78 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Athens to Craiova, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Craiova bus from?

Athens to Craiova bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Athens station.

Train or bus from Athens to Craiova?

The best way to get from Athens to Craiova is to train which takes 24h 18m and costs $44.57 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $97.83 and takes 25h 15m.

Where does the Athens to Craiova bus arrive?

Athens to Craiova bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal station.

Can I drive from Athens to Craiova?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Craiova is 1112 km. It takes approximately 12h 25m to drive from Athens to Craiova.

Where can I stay near Craiova?

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