How to Travel from

Craiova to Athens

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Romania Greece Craiova Athens

Cheapest

By car (1 052 km)

12 h 8 min

1052 km.

from $57

Other

Rideshare

12 h 8 min

1052 km.

from $13.72

Bus, Plane

7 h 28 min

704 km.

from $196.13

Train, bus via Thessaloníki

21 h 26 min

704 km.

from $63.61

Train, Bus

21 h 28 min

702 km.

from $126.55

Train

24 h 7 min

700 km.

from $89.18

Bus

25 h 45 min

704 km.

from $105.72

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$29.30–$42.04

Union Ivkoni

Phone:

07001 8282

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

union-ivkoni.com/

Bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$14.01–$24.20

Bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal to Athens

Ave. Duration:

21h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$52.23–$89.17

Citylines

Phone:

+3590885700870

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylines.eu/

Bus from Vidin to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

4h 10m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$16.56–$22.93

Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Athens

Ave. Duration:

11h 55m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$43.31–$57.32

Comanto Trans

Phone:

+4-021-312.03.45

Website:

comantotrans.autogari.ro/curse

Bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$12.74–$28.02

Alexiev

Phone:

02/813 33 98

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

aleksiev-91.com/

Bus from Vidin to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

5 times a day

Karat-S

Phone:

+359 2 8120810

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

karat-s.com/

Bus from Vidin to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

4h 10m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$52.23–$76.43

Airlines

Ulendo Airlink

Website:

flyulendo.com/

Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Monday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$58.60–$305.73

Aegean Airlines

Website:

en.aegeanair.com/

Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$76.43–$433.11

Tarom

Website:

tarom.ro/

Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Athens

Ave. Duration:

2h 25m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$95.54–$445.85

Train operators

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:

0219521

Website:

cfrcalatori.ro/

Train from Craiova to Vidin

Ave. Duration:

3h 33m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$12.74–$16.56

Hellenic Train

Phone:

14511

Website:

hellenictrain.gr/en

Train from Thessaloniki to Athens

Ave. Duration:

4h 53m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$11.20–$34.39

Train from Rodopolis to Thessaloniki

Ave. Duration:

1h 28m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$4.71–$11.20

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:

+35929311111

Website:

bdz.bg/en

Train from Vidin to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

4h 40m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$6.37–$12.10

Train from Sofia to Petrich

Ave. Duration:

4h 1m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$3.95–$6.37

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

The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Athens is to train and bus via Thessaloníki which costs $38.04 - $76.09 and takes 21h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Craiova to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $70.65 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Craiova and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Athens. However, there are services departing from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom and arriving at Athens via Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.

How far is it from Craiova to Athens?

The distance between Craiova and Athens is 1030 km. The road distance is 1069.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Craiova to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Thessaloníki which takes 21h 26m and costs $38.04 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Craiova to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Craiova to Athens bus from?

Craiova to Athens bus services, operated by Comanto Trans, depart from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom station.

Train or bus from Craiova to Athens?

The best way to get from Craiova to Athens is to train which takes 24h 7m and costs $45.65 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $103.26 and takes 25h 45m.

Where does the Craiova to Athens bus arrive?

Craiova to Athens bus services, operated by Comanto Trans, arrive at Bucharest Otopeni Airport station.

Can I drive from Craiova to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Athens is 1070 km. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from Craiova to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.

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Electra Metropolis Athens

15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens

Great

9.2

The Stanley

1 Odisseos Str., Athens

Fine

8.4

Amalia Hotel Athens

Amalias Avenue, 10, Athens

Great

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Parthenon

The Parthenon (/ˈpɑːrθəˌnɒn, -nən/; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, romanized: Parthenōn ; Greek: Παρθενώνας, romanized: Parthenónas ) is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization.

Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum (Greek: Μουσείο Ακρόπολης, Mouseio Akropolis) is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. The Acropolis Museum also lies over the ruins of part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.

Plaka

Pláka (Greek: Πλάκα) is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.

Athens

Athens is a major coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, and it is both the capital and the largest city of Greece. With its urban area's population numbering over three million, it is also the eighth largest urban area in the European Union. Athens dominates and is the capital of the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years, and its earliest human presence beginning somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennia BC. The city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom.

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Seven ways to Travel from Craiova to Athens

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Union Ivkoni

Citylines

Comanto Trans

Alexiev

Karat-S

Airlines

Ulendo Airlink

Aegean Airlines

Tarom

Train operators

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Hellenic Train

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Craiova and Athens?

How far is it from Craiova to Athens?

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

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

Where do I catch the Craiova to Athens bus from?

Train or bus from Craiova to Athens?

Where does the Craiova to Athens bus arrive?

Can I drive from Craiova to Athens?

Where can I stay near Athens?