Sfântu Gheorghe Train Station (Gara Sfântu Gheorghe) is the only railway station connecting the city of Sfântu Gheorghe in Covasna County with Romania’s extensive railway network.
Train Companies And Routes At Sfântu Gheorghe Train Station
All trains to and from Sfântu Gheorghe are currently operated by Romania’s national railway carrier CFR Călători. The company connects Sfântu Gheorghe with direct regional and long-distance services to several destinations including Bucharest North, Satu Mare, Brașov, Iași, Târgu Mureș, and Miercurea Ciuc.
You can find live departure and arrival information on the website of Căile Ferate Române.
Buying Train Tickets At Sfântu Gheorghe Train Station
Train tickets for journeys with CFR Călători can be bought 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 Sfântu Gheorghe Train Station
The railway station is located east of the city, on the opposite side of the Olt River. By foot, it’s a 20 to 25-minute walk to the center of Sfântu Gheorghe.
You can also get to and from the train station by bus as almost all buses (lines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) terminate at the train station. You can buy bus tickets from the vending machine, 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.
There is also a taxi stand in front of the train station. Ridesharing apps like Bolt and Uber are currently not (yet) available in Sfântu Gheorghe.
Facilities At Sfântu Gheorghe Train Station
The following facilities are available at Ploiești South Train Station: public toilets, a ticket office, an indoor waiting area, and a few kiosks. On Strada 1 Decembrie 1918 opposite the train station you can also find a supermarket, an ATM, and a pharmacy.
