Sfântu Gheorghe (Covasna)

Getting To Sfântu Gheorghe

Sfântu Gheorghe is located in central Romania and can be reached by car, train, bus, or private transfer.

• By air: Sfântu Gheorghe doesn’t have an airport. The nearest airport is Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport, but you can also fly to Bucharest International Airport – Henri Coandă. for more flight options.
• By car: By car, the city is a 35-kilometer drive away from Brașov, 200 kilometers from the capital Bucharest, 65 kilometers from Miercurea Ciuc, and 275 kilometers from Cluj-Napoca. Car rental is available at all airports and in most cities in Romania.
• By train: Sfântu Gheorghe is also connected to Romania’s extensive rail network and the train station has direct connections to  Bucharest, Brașov, Miercurea Ciuc, and other cities.
• By bus: There are also several bus and minibus connections between Sfântu Gheorghe and nearby towns, other cities in Romania, and an international route to Budapest (Hungary). The main regional and long-distance bus station is located near the train station, but there are many different bus companies and routes, and some buses depart from elswhere in the city so always check the details for your specific itinerary.
• By private transfer: You can also get to Sfântu Gheorghe with a private transfer, for example from the train station, from any of the airports, 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 Sfântu Gheorghe

Sfântu Gheorghe is only a small city so it’s very easy to get around by foot, but there are also buses and taxis to move around.

• By foot: Walking is by far the best way to get around in Sfântu Gheorghe as the city is small and all the interesting touristic sights are in the compact center, making it also easy to navigate your way around by foot.
• By public transport: The city also has 6 urban bus lines that connect the different parts of the city, including the train and bus stations. You can buy bus tickets from the vending machines across the city, via the mobile app 24Pay, or at a surcharge from the bus driver. The normal price for a single-journey ticket is 2.50 lei, while inside the bus it’s 5 lei. More information about the bus routes and timetables can be found on the website of Multi-Trans Sfântu Gheorghe.
• By taxi and ridesharing: Taxis are also a relatively cheap and convenient alternative to get around in the city. Ridesharing apps like Bolt and Uber are not (yet) available in Sfântu Gheorghe.