Romania Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Water
Getting Around by Rail
Romania Pass: available to those who reside outside Europe, the CIS, Turkey, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. Allows five or 10 days' travel within a two-month period. Available from Rail Europe in the USA (website: www.raileurope.com).
Getting Around by Road
Tolls are charges on motorways and main roads, payable in Euros. Drivers must buy a toll badge or RoVinieta; these are available for one week or one month at border points, post offices and at most petrol stations.
Coach: Several bus companies offer fast and inexpensive connections between Romania's main cities. Inter-city bus stations are usually located next to the train stations.
Car hire: Available at hotels and at Bucharest Airport from local and international firms. The minimum age for car hire is 21 years. Driving is very erratic, so it might be advisable to hire a car with a driver.
Regulations: Children under 12 are not allowed to travel in the front seat and front seat passengers must wear a seat belt. Speed limits are 50kph (30mph) in built-up areas, 90kph (56mph) on main roads, and 110 kph (70mph) on highways.
Emergency breakdown service: Contact the Romanian Automobile Club (ACR) (tel: (21) 222 2222; website: www.acr.ro).
Documentation: National driving licence or International Driving Permit are required, as is Green Card insurance. Police carry out frequent checks so observe the speed limit, and carry relevant documents.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Bucharest has a good bus and tram system and a metro. Tickets are pre-purchased from agents, and there are stamping machines on board buses and trains. There are also daily, weekly and fortnightly passes. A separate minibus network is operated.
Taxi: Inexpensive metered taxis can be hailed in the street or called from hotels. Although most drivers are honest, prices should be agreed beforehand, especially at the airport.
Journey Times
| Air | Road | Rail | |
| Brasov | - | 3.00 | 2.30 |
| Constanta | 0.40 | 3.00-3.30 | 4.00 |
| Sibiu | 0.45 | 5.30-6.00 | 5.00 |
| Sucava | 1.45 | 7.00 | 6.00 |
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