Bucharest airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-11. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Henri Coanda Airport (OTP) is in Otopeni, about 17 km north of the centre. Bus 100 Express and a direct train both run to the city. The metro does not reach the airport.
How long it takes and how often
Bus 100 Express runs every 15 minutes in the day and every 30 minutes at night, and takes about 45 minutes to Piata Unirii. The train takes about 21 to 25 minutes to Gara de Nord, roughly every 40 minutes in the day.
Options and prices
- Bus 100 Express: 3 lei (90 minutes), or 7 lei with the metro (120 minutes)
- Train to Bucuresti Nord: about 6 lei
- Taxi to Piata Unirii: about 45 lei by meter
- Uber and Bolt: about 35 to 40 lei
Where to buy tickets
- Bus 100 Express: tap a contactless card on board, or use the card desk and machine on the ground floor in front of Arrivals
- Text C to 7458 (90 minutes) or AB to 7458 (24 hours), or use the 24pay app
- Train: ticket machines at Bucuresti Nord and Aeroport Henri Coanda stations, ticket offices, the CFR Calatori app or the 24pay app
- Train: contactless validators on board for bank cards
- Taxi: use the meter and a licensed taxi
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Once you arrive
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Bucharest airport to the city centre?
Henri Coanda Airport (OTP) is in Otopeni, about 17 km north of the centre. Bus 100 Express and a direct train both run to the city. The metro does not reach the airport. Bus 100 Express runs every 15 minutes in the day and every 30 minutes at night, and takes about 45 minutes to Piata Unirii. The train takes about 21 to 25 minutes to Gara de Nord, roughly every 40 minutes in the day.
How much does it cost to get from Bucharest airport to the centre?
Bus 100 Express: 3 lei (90 minutes), or 7 lei with the metro (120 minutes). Train to Bucuresti Nord: about 6 lei. Taxi to Piata Unirii: about 45 lei by meter. Uber and Bolt: about 35 to 40 lei.
Where do I buy tickets at Bucharest airport?
Bus 100 Express: tap a contactless card on board, or use the card desk and machine on the ground floor in front of Arrivals Text C to 7458 (90 minutes) or AB to 7458 (24 hours), or use the 24pay app Train: ticket machines at Bucuresti Nord and Aeroport Henri Coanda stations, ticket offices, the CFR Calatori app or the 24pay app Train: contactless validators on board for bank cards Taxi: use the meter and a licensed taxi
Any tips for the airport transfer in Bucharest?
The train is the fastest way to Gara de Nord. Buy your train ticket first, because controllers on the airport train no longer sell tickets.