Sibiu Train Station is the main railway station in Sibiu, in Sibiu County. The train station is located northeast of the center and serves many regional routes to nearby towns and long-distance intercity routes to other cities across Romania, and to Budapest (Hungary).
History Of Sibiu Train Station
The history of the Sibiu Train Station dates back to 11 October 1872, when the railway line between Sibiu and Copșa Mică was inaugurated. The train station connected the city with other important cities in Transylvania, and with Budapest, the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary. More lines were added later and the station building has undergone several expantions and modernizations over time.
Train Companies And Routes At Sibiu Train Station
There are two railway companies operating trains running to and from Sibiu Train Station:
- CFR Călători is Romania’s national railway carrier and the largest operator of train routes at Sibiu Train Station, including regional lines and long-distance services to Bucharest North, Sighișoara and Brașov.
- InterRegional Călători also operates a number of routes between Sibiu and other cities in Romania, including Cluj-Napoca and Timișoara North.
You can find live departure and arrival information on the website of Căile Ferate Române.
Buying Train Tickets At Sibiu 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. InterRegional Călători also has a ticket office at the train station and you can buy the tickets online via their website.
Getting To And From Sibiu Train Station
The railway station is located northeast of the center of Sibiu and there are a number of ways to get there. By foot it’s about a 12-minute walk to Piața Mare, the large square in the heart of the old town.
You can also use the public transport as the train station is connected to different parts of the city by a number of bus lines. The bus stop is to the left from the exit of the train station and you can buy bus tickets from the vending machines there. More information about the bus routes and schedules can be found on the official website of Tursib.
There’s also a taxi stand right in front of the train station and taxis are a relatively cheap way to get around the city, although traffic can be problematic during rush hours. Ridesharing app Bolt is also available for rides to and from the train station.
Lastly, you can also rent a bycicle from the bike rental station in front of the train station.
Facilities At Sibiu Train Station
Sibiu Train Station has a number of facilities, including public toilets, lockers for luggage storage, vending machines, an ATM, an indoor waiting area, and a cafe bar.
