Brăila Train Station (Gara Brăila) is the only railway station in Brăila, in Brăila County in eastern Romania. The train station is located west of the city and is an important hub for passengers as well as freight.
History Of Brăila Train Station
The train station in Brăila was built in 1869 by the Prussian company Strussberg and inaugurated in September 1872. The railway connection was of strategic importance for the development of the city and its port on the Danube river. The station was shelled on two occasions causing severe damage to the building. The first time was on 6 May 1877, during the Romanian War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The second time was on 5 July 1941, during World War II, when the Soviet Air Force bombed the station. One of the historic steam locomotives is displayed next to the train station.
Train Companies And Routes At Brăila Train Station
There are two railway companies operating trains running to and from Brăila Train Station:
- CFR Călători is Romania’s national railway company and the largest operator of train routes at Brăila Train Station, including regional lines and long-distance services to Galați, Bucharest North. and Brașov.
- Transferoviar Călători also operates a train connection from Galați to Bucharest North via Brăila.
You can find live departure and arrival information on the website of Căile Ferate Române.
Buying Train Tickets At Brăila Train Station
You can buy your train tickets for journeys with CFR Călători 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. Transferoviar Călători also has a ticket office at the train station, but you can also buy tickets online via their website.
Getting To And From Brăila Train Station
The train station is located in the northeastern part of the city, which is a 25 to 30-minute walk from Traian Square in the historic center of Brăila.
You can also get to and from the train station by bus. The bus stop is in front of the train station and bus lines 4, 10, and 33 connect it with the historic city center. Tickets can be purchased from the ticket machine at the bus stop. Single-journey-tickets cost 2.50 lei and are valid for 60 minutes on all buses and trams within the city. More information about the bus routes and schedules can be found on the website of Braicar.
There is also a taxi stand in front of the train station and ridesharing app Bolt is also available for rides in Brăila.
Facilities At Brăila Train Station
The following facilities are available at Brăila Train Station: public toilets, vending machines, a cafeteria, a restaurant, and an indoor waiting area.
