City in Iasi County, Romania
Getting around Iași
How to get around Iași
Walk the centre; trams and buses cover the rest. Bolt is cheap and widely used. Trains to Bucharest take about 6–7 hours; Iași airport has flights to Bucharest and some European cities.
Ways to get around Iași
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tram and bus (CTP Iași) | RON 3–4 per ride | Paper tickets ended Sept 2025; use a loaded card or tap contactless on buses |
| Bolt | RON 15–28 for 5 km | Cheap and reliable |
| CFR trains | About RON 140–160 (InterRegio/InterCity) | About 5h45 to 7h; buy tickets on the CFR site |
| Walking | Free | Centre and Copou are compact and walkable |
Ride-hailing apps in Iași
A 5 km ride costs about lei15–28 ($3.2–5.9).
- Use apps or taxis ordered by phone; avoid unmarked cabs at the station and airport.
Arriving in Iași
Iași International (IAS)
Bus 50 to the centre and station (RON 4, about 25 min, runs through the day); Bolt or Uber RON 28–35.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Shared electric scooters are common in warm months; mopeds are rarely rented.
- 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 Iași?
Yes. Apps that work here: Bolt, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Iași?
Walk the centre; trams and buses cover the rest. Bolt is cheap and widely used. Trains to Bucharest take about 6–7 hours; Iași airport has flights to Bucharest and some European cities.
How do I get from the airport to Iași?
Bus 50 to the centre and station (RON 4, about 25 min, runs through the day); Bolt or Uber RON 28–35.
Is Iași walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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