Berlin to Craiova by train
Craiova lies 1,190 km (739 mi) south-east of Berlin, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 54 min at the speeds typical of Germany and Romania rail, over roughly 1,451 km (902 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Berlin | Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Romania |
| Population | 3.4 million | 234,140 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Stations on record | Berlin Central Station, Berlin Anhalter Bahnhof, Berlin Brandenburger Tor station | Plaiu Vulcănești railway station |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 200008–200820 |
Clocks in Craiova are 1 h ahead of Berlin right now, so a 11 h 54 min journey lands 12 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Craiova
Crossing from Germany into Romania: money changes from the Euro to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book trains from Berlin to Craiova
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Staying in Craiova
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Common questions
How far is Craiova from Berlin?
1,190 km (739 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Berlin; by road roughly 1,451 km (902 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Craiova by train?
About 11 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Craiova?
Craiova is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Berlin).
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.