Bucharest East Train Station (București Gara de Est), also called Obor Train Station (Gara Obor), is a train station in the northeast of Bucharest serving both passengers and goods.
History Of Bucharest East Train Station
The train station is built in a neo-Romanian style and was opened in 1903. The building is now a historical monument.
Train Companies And Routes At Bucharest East Train Station
This train station mainly serves regional passenger trains of CFR Călători, the Romanian state railway company, including to Călărași South, Fetești, and Constanța.
You can find live departure and arrival information on the website of Căile Ferate Române.
Buying Train Tickets At Bucharest East Train Station
You can buy your train tickets directly at one of the ticket counters or vending machines inside the train station, via certified travel agencies, or online via the website of CFR Călători or their mobile app.
Getting To And From Bucharest East Train Station
The train station is located in the Obor neighborhood in the northeast of the city. By foot, it’s a 55-minute walk to the old town in the center of Bucharest.
You can also get to and from the train station by public transport. There tram and (city) bus stop is right in front of the main entrance. You can buy public transport tickets from the ticket booth here, but you can also pay contactless with your bank card inside the bus or tram, via the mobile app 24Pay, or via SMS.
There is also a taxi stand and next to the train station there is also Obor Bus Station which facilitates intercity buses. The nearest metro station is Obor, a 20 minute walk from the train station, which serves the M1 line. Ridesharing apps Uber and Bolt are also available in Bucharest.
You can find more information about how to get around in Bucharest in our Bucharest Transportation Guide.
Facilities At Bucharest East Train Station
The train station has public toilets, a cafe and a few kiosks where you can buy drinks, snacks and other goods.
