To get from Henri Coandă International Airport to Bucharest Old Town, you can take a train to Bucharest North, ride Airport Express bus line 100 toward central Bucharest, or use an authorized taxi.
The airport is about a 41-minute drive from DeGoya Studios Bucharest Old Town, though travel times between the airport and Old Town depend on your onward route.
- Train: Runs to Bucharest North, takes approximately 20 minutes and operates around the clock at 40-minute intervals.
- Bus: Line 100 connects the airport with central Bucharest and runs every 15 minutes by day and every 30 minutes at night.
- Taxi: Authorized taxis charge 2.29–3.50 lei per kilometre.
Where is Henri Coandă Airport in relation to Old Town?
Henri Coandă International Airport is outside Bucharest, and its public-transport connections take you first to central destinations rather than directly to Old Town. The train ends at Bucharest North, while Airport Express line 100 connects the airport with central Bucharest. From either arrival point, you will need to continue to your Old Town destination.
As a point of reference for your stay, the airport is about a 41-minute drive from DeGoya Studios. That is a hotel-to-airport estimate, not a guaranteed journey time between the airport and Old Town.
How do you get from Henri Coandă Airport to Bucharest Old Town by public transport?
The airport train and Airport Express bus offer two public-transport routes toward Bucharest, with different arrival points and schedules.
Train to Bucharest North
The train connects Henri Coandă Airport with Bucharest North Station (Gara de Nord). It runs 24 hours a day at 40-minute intervals, and the journey takes approximately 20 minutes. From Bucharest North, you will need to make a separate onward journey to Old Town.
Follow airport signs for the railway connection and check the airport’s official information before setting out, as access instructions and service details can change.
Airport Express bus line 100
Line 100 runs between the airport and central Bucharest. Buses come every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night, and airport stops are in front of both the Arrivals Terminal and Departures Terminal.
The airport says a 90-minute metropolitan bus trip costs 3 lei. You can pay with STB cards, contactless bank cards, metropolitan cards or Tourist Travel Cards. SMS options are “C” for 90-minute validity or “AB” for 24-hour validity, sent to 7458.
If your onward journey uses the metro, the guide to getting around Bucharest by metro from Old Town covers that part of the trip.
Can you take a taxi from Henri Coandă Airport to Old Town?
Authorized taxis serve arriving passengers from stands outside the terminal and charge 2.29–3.50 lei per kilometre. Taxis at the stands board passengers in arrival order.
You can also order an authorized taxi at a touchscreen terminal in the public area on the first floor of Arrivals, to the right after the baggage-claim area.
The terminal prints a ticket with the vehicle details, estimated arrival time, fare and taxi-company contact number. Board the taxi you ordered and keep the ticket, including after leaving the taxi, in case you need it for a complaint.
Use the airport’s official taxi arrangements rather than accepting a ride from someone soliciting passengers; the airport says this practice is punishable under Law 38/2003.
Which route should you choose with luggage or a late arrival?
For a late arrival, both the train and bus have stated overnight service patterns: the train runs 24 hours a day, while line 100 runs every 30 minutes at night. If you choose either, remember that the train arrives at Bucharest North and the bus serves central Bucharest, so each requires an onward journey to your Old Town address.
A taxi takes you from the airport by road, with the fare charged per kilometre. If you want a taxi, use the airport stand or the Arrivals touchscreen terminal and keep the printed order ticket. For public transport, check the official site before you go.
After arriving, a first-day walk through Bucharest Old Town can help you plan a route around the historic centre.
FAQs
How long is the train journey from Henri Coandă Airport to Bucharest?
The train to Bucharest North takes approximately 20 minutes. It runs at 40-minute intervals throughout the day and night.
Where does Airport Express bus line 100 stop at the airport?
Line 100 stops in front of both the Arrivals Terminal and the Departures Terminal.
How much does a taxi from Henri Coandă Airport cost?
Authorized taxis serving arriving passengers charge 2.29–3.50 lei per kilometre. The fare depends on the distance travelled.