Târgu Mureș

Getting To Târgu Mureș

Târgu Mureș is located in central Romania and can be reached by air, car, train, bus, or private transfer.

• By air: Târgu Mureș can be reached by air via Târgu Mureș – Transylvania International Airport, which is located 14 kilometers southwest of the city.
• By car: By car, the city is a 105-kilometer drive away from Cluj-Napoca, 55 kilometers from Sighișoara, 170 kilometers from Brașov, 120 kilometers from Sibiu, and 355 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 some of the central areas of the city.
• By train: Târgu Mureș can also be reached by train. Târgu Mureș Train Station near the center has direct rail connections to Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Brașov., and smaller towns in the region.
• By bus: There are also many bus and minibus connections between Târgu Mureș and nearby towns and other cities in Romania. There is no central bus station, so it’s best to check the details of your specific itinerary for the departure location of your journey.
• By private transfer: You can also get to Târgu Mureș 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 Târgu Mureș

Târgu Mureș is a small city which is best explored by foot, but there are also other ways to get around, including buses, taxis, ridesharing, and electric scooters.

• By foot: The historic center of Târgu Mureș is rather small and since most of the touristic sights are located there you can easily get around by foot.
• By public transport: Târgu Mureș also has a public transport system which consists of around 25 bus lines that connect the different parts of the city and some of the surrounding villages. Bus tickets can be purchased from the bus driver and cost 2 lei for a single journey or 5 lei for a daily pass. More information about the routes and timetables can be found on the website of Transport Local Târgu Mureș.
• 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 Târgu Mureș.
• By electric scooter: E-scooters are also a fun way to get around and both Lime and Bolt have a fleet available for rent in Târgu Mureș. You can find and book the scooters via their respective mobile apps.