Bucharest Băneasa Train Station (București Gara Băneasa) is a train station in the north of Bucharest, near King Michael I Park. It is mainly used for seasonal passenger trains during the summer months.
History Of Bucharest Băneasa Train Station
The train station was inaugurated on 17 November 1886 and was called Mogoșoaia Train Station (Gara Mogoșoaia) until 1939. The train station was also used by the royal family on several occasions and in 1938 a new royal station was opened for the sole use of royal receptions. During the Communist period, the former royal station was used as a protocol station for the presidential train and to receive foreign officials.
Train Companies And Routes At Bucharest Băneasa Train Station
There are multiple railway companies operating trains running to and from Bucharest Băneasa Train Station:
- CFR Călători is Romania’s national railway company and the largest operator of train routes at Băneasa Train Station, including regional lines and long-distance services to Bucharest North, Bucharest East, Brașov, Constanța, Satu Mare, and Mangalia.
- Regio Călători operates regional train routes to Bucharest North, Constanța, and Mangalia.
- Transferoviar Călători operates regional train routes to Bucharest North and Fetești.
You can find live departure and arrival information on the website of Căile Ferate Române.
Buying Train Tickets At Bucharest Băneasa Train Station
The best way to buy your train tickets if you’re planning to depart from this train station is online, because not all railway companies have a ticket office here or have very limited opening hours.
- CFR Călători: Tickets can be bought at the ticket counter inside the train station, via certified travel agencies, or online via the website of CFR Călători or their mobile app.
- Regio Călători: Tickets can be online via their website.
- Transferoviar Călători: Tickets can be purchased online via their website, or mobile app.
Getting To And From Bucharest Băneasa Train Station
The train station is located north of King Michael I Park in the north of the city. By foot, it’s a 1 hour and 15 minute walk to Piața Romană in the center of Bucharest.
You can also get to and from the train station by public transport as it is served by several bus lines which stop at the Gara Băneasa bus stop on Șoseaua București-Ploiești. The nearest metro stop is Aviatorilor, which is a 35 to 40-minute walk away.
Taxis are also a relatively inexpensive way to get to or from the train station, but you might need to reserve one before you arrive here. Ridesharing apps Bolt and Uber are also available for rides in Bucharest.
You can find more information about how to get around in our Bucharest Transportation Guide.
Facilities At Bucharest Băneasa Train Station
There are barely any facilities at Bucharest Băneasa Train Station.
