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Five ways to Travel from Ankara to Craiova

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Cheapest
By car (1 236 km)
13 h 32 min
1236 km.
from $67
Other
Rideshare
13 h 32 min
1236 km.
from $16.12
Plane, Bus
10 h 8 min
890 km.
from $175.93
Bus
25 h 35 min
888 km.
from $140.48
Bus, Train
26 h 44 min
890 km.
from $79.65

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanța
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.32–$82.80

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$45.86

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Ankara to Samandira
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

TransEvren

Phone:
+4-0241-831.491
Email:
Website:
transevren.autogari.ro/curse
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanța
Ave. Duration:
11h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$76.43

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
Bus from Constanta to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$38.22

Huntur

Phone:
+90 212 658 00 61
Email:
Website:
huntur.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$45.86

Simpa Trans

Phone:
0743335517
Website:
simpatrans.autogari.ro/
Bus from Constanta to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.57

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:
$16.56–$20.38
Train from Ruse to Videle
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$11.46

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ankara to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$28.02
Train from Ankara to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.46

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Byala
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$32.80
Train from Byala to Videle
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2.29–$3.95
Train from Halkali to Videle
Ave. Duration:
13h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$32.80

Astra Trans Carpatic

Phone:
0751.525.520
Email:
Website:
astratranscarpatic.ro/
Train from Videle to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01

S.C. Softrans S.R.L.

Phone:
0351/40.91.53
Email:
Website:
softrans.ro/
Train from Videle to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.68–$10.32

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$242.03

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$343.94

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Craiova is to train and night train which costs $28.26 - $59.78 and takes 23h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Craiova is to fly and bus which takes 10h 8m and costs $59.78 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Craiova?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Craiova Benzinaria Petrom via Samandira Tesis, İstanbul Esenler bus station, Constanta and Bucharest Otopeni Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ankara and Craiova?

No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Craiova. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Craiova via Söğütlüçeşme, Halkali, Byala and Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 7m.

How far is it from Ankara to Craiova?

The distance between Ankara and Craiova is 1022 km. The road distance is 1316 km.

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

The best way to get from Ankara to Craiova without a car is to train and night train via Byala which takes 20h 7m and costs $27.17 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Ankara to Craiova, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Craiova bus from?

Ankara to Craiova bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Craiova train from?

Ankara to Craiova train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.

Where does the Ankara to Craiova bus arrive?

Ankara to Craiova bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Samandira Tesis station.

What is the time difference between Ankara and Craiova?

Craiova is 1h behind Ankara. It is currently 15:50 in Ankara and 14:50 in Craiova.

Where does the Ankara to Craiova train arrive?

Ankara to Craiova train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.

Can I drive from Ankara to Craiova?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Craiova is 1316 km. It takes approximately 14h 14m to drive from Ankara 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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