Tulcea

Getting To Tulcea

Tulcea is located near the Danube Delta in the east of Romania and can best be reached by car, train, or bus.

• By air: Tulcea has an airport, but it’s currently not servicing any commercial flights. The nearest airports are in Constanța and Bucharest.
• By car: Tulcea is located on the E87, at a distance of about 125 kilometers from Constanța and 280 kilometers from the capital Bucharest. Car rental is available at all airports and in most cities in Romania.
• By train: Tulcea can also be reached by train via the Tulcea Oraș Train Station in the northwest of the city. There are direct trains to Constanța from where you can switch trains to other cities in Romania.
• By bus: You can also get to Tulcea by bus from various other cities in Romania. Where the bus departs or arrives depends on the bus company and specific route, so it’s best to check this with the bus company directly.

Getting Around In Tulcea

The best way to explore Tulcea is by foot as most sights are at a walkable distance. Taxis are also a relatively inexpensive way to get around and ridesharing app Bolt is also available in the city. Within the city and to other towns and villages, there are also public buses. More information about the public transport in Tulcea can be found on the official website of Transport Public Tulcea. However, the biggest attraction in the area is the natural beauty of the Danube Delta, for which you need to book a boat trip. To visit other sights around the area you might need a car since public transport options are very limited.