Timișoara

Getting To Timișoara

Timișoara is located in eastern Romania and can be reached by air, car, train, bus, or private transfer.

• By air: Timișoara can be reached by air via Timișoara International Airport – Traian Vuia, which is located 12 kilometers northeast of the city’s center.
• By car: Timișoara is easily accessible by car via the A1 motorway and several other important roads. The city is a 48 kilometer drive away from the nearest Serbian border and 85 kilometers from the nearest Hungarian border. From Arad, it’s a 55 kilometer drive, from Cluj-Napoca it’s 315 kilometers, and 545 kilometers from the capital Bucharest. Car rental is available at all airports and in most cities in Romania. Be aware though, that paid parking is applicable in the central areas of the city.
• By train: Timișoara is also well-connected to other cities in Romania by train and even has four railway stations, of which Timișoara North Train Station is the largest and busiest.
• By bus: There are also many bus connections between Timișoara and nearby towns, other cities around Romania and abroad. There are multiple intercity bus stations and many different private bus companies operating these lines, so it’s best to check which route best suits your travel plans.
• By private transfer: You can also get to Timișoara with a private transfer, for example from the airport or train station, or from another city. Pre-booking a private transfer to your hotel or other destination guarantees the availability of a ride while you can skip the taxi queue.

Getting Around In Timișoara

Timișoara is one of the larger cities in Romania, but it is still fairly easy to get around. The historic center is easy to navigate by foot, while you can also avail of multiple public transport options, taxis, ridesharing, and rental bikes.

• By foot: The majority of the touristic sights are located within the historic old town of Timișoara which makes it easy to explore the city by foot. The old town is partly car-free and the city also has many beautiful parks, which makes it a very pedestrian friendly city.
• By public transport: Timișoara has an extensive public transport network to get around the city and into the suburbs, including links to the airport, train stations, and long-distance bus stations. The transport system consists of trams, buses, trolleybuses, and even a ferry boat along the River Bega. Public transport tickets have a flat fare of 4 lei and are valid for 60 minutes on all trams, buses and trolleybuses. Daily passes and monthly subscriptions are also available. For the ferry, a separate ticket is needed which costs 1 lei per journey. Public transport tickets can be purchased at the STPT ticket booths around the city, but you can also pay contactless with your bank card onboard the vehicle, via the mobile app 24Pay, or via SMS. More information about the public transport routes and schedules can be found on the website of STP Timișoara.
• By taxi and ridesharing: Taxis are also a relatively cheap and convenient alternative to get around in the city and ridesharing apps Bolt and Uber are is also available for rides in Timișoara.
• By bycicle: Another great way to explore the city is by picking up a bycicle from one of the VeloTM bike rental stations across the city. In order to rent a bike you first need to register with your ID at one of the STPT booths. More information about the VeloTM bikes can be found here.