City in Constanta County, Romania
Getting around Constanța
How to get around Constanța
The old town is walkable. City buses reach Mamaia in summer, and Bolt is cheap. The train from Bucharest is the easiest way in.
Ways to get around Constanța
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| CT Bus city buses | About 3–4 RON per ride | Routes to Mamaia run in season; some routes are reduced in winter |
| Bolt | About 15–28 RON in town | Reliable; surge in July–August |
| Mamaia tourist train | About 10–15 RON | Seasonal; runs along the beach strip |
| Intercity trains (CFR) | About 70–130 RON to Bucharest | About 2.5–3 h from Gara de Nord; book ahead in summer |
Ride-hailing apps in Constanța
A 5 km ride costs about lei15–28 ($3.2–5.9).
- Use Bolt, especially in summer; street taxis in Mamaia often quote fixed high fares. Agree the price before getting in.
Arriving in Constanța
Mihail Kogălniceanu (CND)
Limited flights, 25 km northwest; taxi or Bolt about 80–120 RON, 25–35 min. Most visitors come by train or bus from Bucharest instead.
Via Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP)
Bus or train to Constanța about 3–4 h, roughly 70–130 RON.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: E-scooters and bikes rented in Mamaia in summer; a car or train is better for the wider Dobrogea coast.
- 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 Constanța?
Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Constanța?
The old town is walkable. City buses reach Mamaia in summer, and Bolt is cheap. The train from Bucharest is the easiest way in.
How do I get from the airport to Constanța?
Limited flights, 25 km northwest; taxi or Bolt about 80–120 RON, 25–35 min. Most visitors come by train or bus from Bucharest instead.
Is Constanța walkable?
Walkable center.
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