Cities Near Craiova
Cities near Craiova, RO: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Slatina, Vidin, Târgu Jiu. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Craiova, RO is Slatina, about 29 mi (47 km) away — roughly 56 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slatina | 29 mi / 47 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Vidin | 51 mi / 82 km | 1 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Târgu Jiu | 57 mi / 91 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Râmnicu Vâlcea | 61 mi / 98 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Piteşti | 64 mi / 103 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pleven | 74 mi / 120 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Vratsa | 77 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Târgovişte | 92 mi / 148 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sibiu | 104 mi / 167 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Craiova
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Slatina, Vidin, Târgu Jiu, Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Râmnicu Vâlcea. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Craiova
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Sibiu. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Craiova include Slatina, Vidin, Târgu Jiu, Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Râmnicu Vâlcea. The closest is Slatina, about 29 miles (47 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Craiova
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Slatina
- → Best time to visit Vidin
- → Best time to visit Târgu Jiu
- → Best time to visit Drobeta-Turnu Severin
- → Best time to visit Râmnicu Vâlcea
- → Best time to visit Piteşti
- → Best time to visit Pleven
- → Best time to visit Vratsa
- → Best time to visit Târgovişte
- → Best time to visit Sibiu