City in Brasov County, Romania
Getting around Brașov
How to get around Brașov
The old town is walkable; city buses reach Poiana Brașov and Bran. Trains to Bucharest are slow but cheap, and buses to nearby towns are often quicker.
Ways to get around Brașov
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| RAT Brașov city buses | About 3–5 RON per ride | City buses also run to Poiana Brașov in season; check schedules |
| Bolt | About 15–30 RON in town | Reliable for the station, hotels and trailheads |
| Tâmpa cable car | About 40–60 RON return | Goes up from Aleea Tiberiu Brediceanu; closed in poor weather |
| Intercity trains (CFR) | About 50–100 RON to Bucharest | About 2.5–3.5 h; book on CFR Călători |
Ride-hailing apps in Brașov
A 5 km ride costs about lei15–30 ($3.2–6.3).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Works in town and to Poiana Brașov; fewer cars at night |
- Licensed taxis exist but quote high prices at the station; use Bolt or agree the fare before getting in.
Arriving in Brașov
Via Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP)
Train or bus to Brașov about 3–4 h, roughly 50–100 RON; Brașov-Ghimbav airport (GHV) has few scheduled flights, so check first.
Via Sibiu (SBZ)
Bus or train Sibiu–Brașov about 2.5–3 h, roughly 40–70 RON.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. EU licences valid. Most other licences accepted for short stays; rental firms often want an IDP for non-EU licences.
- Onward travel in Romania: Trains (CFR) are cheap but slow; intercity buses and minibuses are often faster. Low-cost flights link Bucharest, Cluj, Iași and Timișoara. A car helps in Transylvania.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Brașov?
No. Use Bolt instead.
What's the best way to get around Brașov?
The old town is walkable; city buses reach Poiana Brașov and Bran. Trains to Bucharest are slow but cheap, and buses to nearby towns are often quicker.
How do I get from the airport to Brașov?
Train or bus to Brașov about 3–4 h, roughly 50–100 RON; Brașov-Ghimbav airport (GHV) has few scheduled flights, so check first.
Is Brașov walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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