Kragujevac to Craiova by bus
Craiova lies 232 km (144 mi) east of Kragujevac, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 25 min including stops, over roughly 283 km (176 mi) of road.
| Kragujevac | Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Serbia | Romania |
| Population | 147,473 | 234,140 |
| Elevation | 182 m (597 ft) | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | 34000 | 200008–200820 |
Clocks in Craiova are 1 h ahead of Kragujevac right now, so a 4 h 25 min journey lands 5 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Craiova
Crossing from Serbia into Romania: money changes from the Dinar to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Kragujevac to Craiova
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Staying in Craiova
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Common questions
How far is Craiova from Kragujevac?
232 km (144 mi) in a straight line, east of Kragujevac; by road roughly 283 km (176 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kragujevac to Craiova by bus?
About 4 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kragujevac and Craiova?
Craiova is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Belgrade).
What currency do I need in Craiova?
The Leu (RON).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.