Day trip from Craiova to Timişoara
Timişoara lies 258 km (160 mi) north-west of Craiova, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 258 km (160 mi) apart, Timişoara is a realistic day trip from Craiova: about 4 h 12 min each way by road.
| Craiova | Timişoara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Romania |
| Population | 234,140 | 250,849 |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | 200008–200820 | 300001–300789 |
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Common questions
How far is Timişoara from Craiova?
258 km (160 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Craiova; by road roughly 314 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from Craiova to Timişoara by road?
About 4 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Craiova and Timişoara?
No, both are on Europe/Bucharest at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.