Brașov Airport to city centre
Brașov's airport sits outside the city near Ghimbav. Here are your realistic options into the centre, compared honestly.
Your options at a glance
bus
Public bus
- Time
- see the stop times on the RATBV A1 timetable
- Cost
- 5 lei (urban single, valid 90 min)
- Best for
- Budget travellers with light bags
Frequency: 16 return trips a day; first from the train station 06:00, last from the airport 23:00. Tickets: contactless bank card at the on-board validator, the 24Pay app, or from the driver on line A1.
taxi
Taxi
- Time
- depends on traffic
- Cost
- metered — ask for the meter or confirm the in-app price before you set off
- Best for
- Fast door-to-door on arrival
Use a licensed taxi and ask for the meter before setting off.
transfer
Pre-booked transfer
- Time
- depends on traffic
- Cost
- quoted per vehicle by each operator — get it in writing
- Best for
- Late flights, families, groups
Agree the price, meeting point and delay policy in writing before you fly.
rideshare
Ride-hailing
- Time
- depends on traffic
- Cost
- App-quoted
- Best for
- App users who want a quoted fare
Availability: check your ride-hailing app on arrival.
Taking bus A1, step by step
- ✓Walk out of arrivals — the A1 stop is in front of the terminal.
- ✓Pay as you board: contactless bank card at the on-board validator, the 24Pay app, or from the driver on line A1.
- ✓Route: Gara Brașov – Camera de Comerț – Livada Poștei – Bartolomeu – Aeroport.
- ✓For the Old Town, get off at Livada Poștei and walk to Piața Sfatului.
- ✓Timetable: 16 return trips a day; first from the train station 06:00, last from the airport 23:00. Check the live timetable on ratbv.ro if you land late.
Compare your options
Airport to centre: official sources
Public bus
Official operatorRATBV (Brașov public transport)
GHV Airport ↔ Livada Poștei (centre) ↔ Brașov train station, line A1
- Price:
- 5 lei (urban single, valid 90 min)
- 16 return trips a day; first from the train station 06:00, last from the airport 23:00
- Pay by contactless bank card at the on-board validator, the 24Pay app, or from the driver on line A1
Source: ratbv.ro timetable · checked 2026-10-04
See the live A1 timetable (opens in a new tab)Official airport info
Official operatorBrașov-Ghimbav Airport
Airport's own ground-transport page (bus, taxi, transfers)
- Operator's overview of ways into Brașov
- Use it to cross-check what you read here
Source: brasovaeroport.ro
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Which option should you choose?
If you land during the day with a small bag and know where you're staying, the bus is perfectly reasonable. If you land late, travel with children, or are heading straight to an Old Town guesthouse on a pedestrian street, a taxi or transfer saves real hassle.
Staying in the historic centre? See airport to Old Town for the last-mile detail — some streets are pedestrianised.
FAQs
Is there a bus from Brașov Airport to the city?
Yes. RATBV line A1 (Brașov Gară – Aeroport) links the terminal with Livada Poștei and the train station. Fare: 5 lei (urban single, valid 90 min). Timetable: 16 return trips a day; first from the train station 06:00, last from the airport 23:00.
How long does it take to get from the airport to the centre?
By road it depends on traffic. For the bus, see the stop times on the RATBV A1 timetable.
Can I buy a bus ticket at the airport?
You don't need to — tap a contactless bank card on the validator when you board, use the 24Pay app, or buy from the driver on line A1.
Sources and verification
Where each time-sensitive detail on this page comes from, and where to check the ones that change often.