Brașov

Getting To Brașov

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

• By air: Brașov can be reached by air via the brand new Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport, which is located 12 kilometers northwest of the city. For more flight connections, you can also fly to Bucharest International Airport.
• By car: By car, the city is a 185-kilometer drive away from the capital Bucharest, 145 kilometers from Sibiu, 270 kilometers from Cluj-Napoca, and 305 kilometers from Iași. 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: Brașov is also very well-connected by rail, as it is located at an intersection of several major railway routes throughout the country. The main train station is located northeast of the city and has direct connections to many cities across Romania and some destinations abroad.
• By bus: There are also many bus and minibus connections between Brașov and nearby towns and other cities in Romania and abroad. There are several bus stations for long-distance travel, so it’s best to check the details of your specific itinerary for the departure or arrival location of your journey.
• By private transfer: You can also get to Brașov 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 Brașov

Brașov is a medium-sized city which consists of two different parts: the historic old town in the southwest, and the modern city to the north and east of the old town. To get around, you can either walk, or use public transport, taxis, ridesharing, or electric scooters.

• By foot: Almost all of the touristic sights are located in the historic old town in the southwest of the city and are best explored by foot. Walking around in other parts of the city is also fairly easy as traffic is not as crazy as in some of the bigger cities and there are decent sidewalks and plenty of pedestrian crossings.
• By public transport: You can also get around the city and to the nearby towns by public transport as the city has an extensive bus network with over 30 urban bus lines, 9 trollybus lines, and more than 20 metropolitan bus lines connecting the wider region. Bus tickets can be purchased from ticket booths and machines located at some of the busier bus stops, from third party resellers with the RAT logo, or at a surcharge from the bus driver. Single-journey tickets cost 4 lei and are valid for 60 minutes on all urban and metropolitan lines. Rechargeable cards, daily passes and multiday passes are also available. More information about the routes and timetables can be found on the website of RATBV S.A.
• 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 Brașov.
• 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 Brașov. You can find and book the scooters via their respective mobile apps.