Transfer to/from - Bucharest airport (OTP)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

You can request an Uber vehicle through the app. You will find your driver outside the first floor of the car park. However, note that pick-up points often vary, so it is advisable to check the instructions on the app.

Bus

Express bus 783 from STB (Tel +40 219 391) travels to the city centre every 10-30 minutes, 24 hours a day, passing through Icsitmua, Amco, Aleea Privighetorilor, Baneasa Airport, Piata Presei, Piata Victorei, Piata Romana and Piata Unirii. Stops are located in front of the Arrivals and Departures areas and travel time varies between 30 and 60 min.

Car rental booking

Train

There is a 24-hour direct train service to the city's central station, Gara de Nord. Frequency is 40 minutes and the journey takes about 20 min. Trains are operated alternately by CFR (Tel +40 213 192 400) and TFC (Tel +40 238 434 380). Tickets can be purchased at the agency located in the International Arrivals Hall and the airport station is located next to the Arrivals area car park.

Taxi

Vehicles can be ordered using touch-screen devices located in the Arrivals area. Taxi ranks are located in front of the terminal, on the ground floor. Operators available include Taxi Bucharest (Tel +40 745 460 010), Taxi 2000 (Tel +40 723 949 494), Bucharest Taxi (Tel +40 722 553 322), Black Taxi Bucharest (Tel +40 751 115 599). The journey to the centre of Bucharest takes about 20 minutes and costs €11.00-14.00.

More information on public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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