Bucharest, the capital of Romania, attracts more and more tourists year after year. Tourist and business traffic is served by Henri Coanda Airport, located 16 kilometers north of Bucharest in Otopeni.
How to get to the city center from the airport
Public transportation
The bus stop is located at the exit of the arrival and departure terminal.
Route. Lines 783 and 784 Express connect Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport with the city center (Piata Unrii), an expressway. You can view the timetable and stops of the route at website.
Time. The bus departs every 15 minutes. The duration of the trip is about 40 minutes.
Cost per trip is 3.5 RON. The price of a magnetic card valid for two people or two rides is 7 RON. The ticket can be bought at the ticket office with the name "Ratb". Tickets here are in the form of a plastic card (you have to pay 1.5 RON extra for the card), which can be topped up.
Important! With one card for two people, you first need to attach the ticket to the first-person validator. Once the green light and beeping sounds, press the special "2" button on the right side of the unit. The button will then light up and the card needs to be applied a second time.
Taxi
The cab rank at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is located at the exit of the arrival terminal. Dedicated cab booking terminals are available throughout the airport.
Fares. Licensed cabs offering fares ranging from 1.39 RON/km to 3.5 RON/km (in the region of 20 - 52 RON to the city center) will be available for passengers arriving at the
Transfer
When you book a transfer, the driver will meet you as soon as you land. He will be waiting in the hall of the respective arrival terminal with a name plate. It is recommended that you book your transfer in advance, you can do this with Kiwitaxi.
From 23 EUR per car (1-3 passengers).
Car rental
Car rental points are located in the aisle between the departure terminal and the arrival terminal. Below is contact information for a few of them:
Avis. Open daily from 7:00 to 2:00. Contact phone number: (+4) 021 2041957.
Rent-A-Car. This point is open 24 hours a day. The contact phone number is (+4) 072 144 2266.
Budget. Open daily from 7:00 to 2:00. The contact telephone number is (+4) 021 2041667.
How to get from the airport to the main train station and bus station
The main train station and bus station can be reached by cab, shuttle or rented car. For more information, see above.
Public transportation
Bus
Since the main train station and bus station are close by, the modes of transportation are as follows:
Route. The 780 Express line connects Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport with Gara de Nord (the stop of the main train station and bus station).
Time. The duration of the journey will take you about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
For information about bus stop location, price, place of purchase, etc. see above.
Henri Coanda Express trains
These trains connect Bucharest's Henri Coanda International Airport and the Bucharest train station. Passengers can reach the train station by airport shuttles, which stop in front of the arrival terminal.
Contacts. Routes, as well as any RATB information, can be found on the site.
Cost. Train/shuttle tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth located in the International Arrivals public area. The cost of a ticket is RON 6.8.
