Târgoviște is a city on the banks of the Ialomița River, about 80 kilometers northwest of Bucharest in the historical region of Muntenia. The city is the capital of Dâmbovița County and used to be the capital of Wallachia until this seat was transferred to Bucharest in the 16th century.
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Getting To Târgoviște
Târgoviște is located about 80 kilometers northwest of Bucharest and can be reached by car, train, bus, or private transfer.
- By air: Târgoviște doesn’t have an airport. The nearest airport is Bucharest International Airport – Henri Coandă. which is about 1 hour and 15 minutes away.
- By car: By car, the city is an 80-kilometer drive away from the capital Bucharest, 45 kilometers from Ploiești, 80 kilometers from Pitești, and 105 kilometers from Brașov. Car rental is available at all airports and in most cities in Romania.
- By train: Târgoviște is also connected to Romania’s extensive rail network via the Târgoviște Train Station, which has direct connections to Bucharest and Ploiești.
- By bus: There are also many bus and minibus connections between Târgoviște and nearby towns and other cities in Romania. The regional and long-distance bus routes are operated by many different bus companies that might have different departure locations, so it’s best to check the details of your specific journey with the bus company directly.
- By private transfer: You can also get to Târgoviște with a private transfer, for example from the train station, from Bucharest Airport, 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 Târgoviște
Târgoviște is a relatively small city and therefore it’s easy to get around by foot, but you can also use public transport, taxis, ridesharing, or electric scooters.
- By foot: Most of the touristic sights and other places of interest are scattered around the central areas of the city. Since the city is relatively compact, walking is the best way to get around in most cases.
- 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 13 routes. More information about the bus routes and timetables can be found on the website of SPMT.
- 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 Târgoviște.
- By electric scooter: E-scooters are also a fun way to get around and Lime has a fleet available for rent in Târgoviște. You can find and book the scooters via their mobile app.
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Weather & Climate
Nestled at the foothills of the Southern Subcarpathians along the Ialomița River, Târgoviște enjoys a classic four-season continental climate.
Summers (July and August) are warm and sunny, averaging 27°C to 29°C, perfect for exploring the majestic ruins of the Royal Court and the iconic Chindia Tower.
Spring and autumn bring lovely, mild weather averaging 11°C to 18°C, ideal for taking relaxing walks through the leafy Chindia Park or admiring local historic monuments.
Winters are cold, averaging 1°C, turning this ancient royal seat into a quiet, cozy winter escape.
| Daily Avg. High | Daily Avg. Low | |
| January | 2°C | -5°C |
| February | 5°C | -4°C |
| March | 11°C | 0°C |
| April | 17°C | 5°C |
| May | 22°C | 10°C |
| June | 26°C | 14°C |
| July | 28°C | 16°C |
| August | 28°C | 15°C |
| September | 23°C | 11°C |
| October | 17°C | 6°C |
| November | 9°C | 1°C |
| December | 4°C | -3°C |
| Monthly Avg. Rainfall | Avg. Number of Rainy Days | |
| January | 39 mm | 6 days |
| February | 36 mm | 6 days |
| March | 41 mm | 6 days |
| April | 55 mm | 8 days |
| May | 76 mm | 9 days |
| June | 90 mm | 10 days |
| July | 78 mm | 8 days |
| August | 54 mm | 5 days |
| September | 48 mm | 5 days |
| October | 46 mm | 5 days |
| November | 45 mm | 6 days |
| December | 46 mm | 7 days |
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Population: 66,965
Area: 50 sq km
Elevation: 291 m
Postal code: 130002-130270
Phone code: +40 (0)245 or +40 (0)345













