Bucharest Airport (OTP) to Brașov
Most international flights to the region land at Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP), not Brașov. Here are the realistic ways to cover the last stretch, and how to pick one for your arrival time.
Your options compared
train
Airport train + intercity train
- Time
- About 20 min to București Nord, then about 2 h 35 min on Transferoviar's InterRegio trains; other trains vary, plus your connection wait
- Cost
- Airport leg shown on CFR Călători + intercity shown on each operator's booking site
- Best for
- Daytime arrivals, solo travellers and couples
Leave a generous buffer for the change at București Nord, especially with bags.
transfer
Private transfer
- Time
- Door to door; depends on traffic
- Cost
- quoted per vehicle by each operator — get it in writing
- Best for
- Late-night arrivals, families, 3–4 people sharing
Ask for a fixed per-vehicle price in writing, including waiting time if your flight is delayed.
car
Rental car
- Time
- Depends on traffic
- Cost
- Rental + fuel
- Best for
- Touring Transylvania afterwards
Compare your options
Official sources: OTP to Brașov by train
We haven't yet checked any coach or transfer company, so none is listed.
Official airport info
Official operatorBucharest Henri Coandă Airport (official)
Henri Coandă Airport (OTP) ↔ București Nord airport train
- trains run 24 hours a day, every 40 minutes, about 20 minutes to București Nord station
- go to the ground floor of the Arrivals terminal and follow the signs (the usual route through the car park is affected by works)
Source: bucharestairports.ro · checked 2026-10-04
Open the airport's train page (opens in a new tab)Train tickets
Official operatorCFR Călători (national railway)
Train times and tickets from Brașov (all CFR routes)
- Price:
- See the official site
- Official timetable search
- Online tickets for CFR Călători trains
Source: bilete.cfrcalatori.ro
Check trains on CFR Călători (opens in a new tab)Train tickets
Official operatorTransferoviar Călători (rail operator)
București Nord ↔ Brașov InterRegio trains
- Price:
- See the official site
- two InterRegio trains each way: dep. București Nord 06:52 and 13:15 (arr. Brașov 09:28 and 15:52); dep. Brașov 09:49 and 16:48
Source: transferoviarcalatori.ro · checked 2026-10-04
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Which option suits your arrival?
| If you… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Land in the morning or early afternoon | Airport train + intercity train — check the next Brașov departure first |
| Land late in the evening | Private transfer, or stay near the airport/București Nord and take a morning train |
| Are 3–4 people with luggage | Private transfer — compare the per-vehicle price with 3–4 train tickets |
| Are heading to Sinaia or Predeal first | Train — they are stops on the same line |
Airport train + intercity, step by step
- ✓After baggage reclaim, go to the ground floor of the Arrivals terminal and follow the signs (the usual route through the car park is affected by works).
- ✓Take the train to București Nord — trains run 24 hours a day, every 40 minutes, about 20 minutes to București Nord station.
- ✓Buy the Bucharest–Brașov leg in advance on the operator's site (CFR Călători or Transferoviar) so you know the platform time.
- ✓At București Nord, check the departures board for Brașov; trains to Brașov also stop at Sinaia and Predeal.
- ✓In Brașov, see how to get from the station to the Old Town.
OTP or Brașov's own airport?
Brașov has its own airport, Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV), with a direct bus into town — see Brașov Airport to the city centre. Compare total door-to-door time: a flight into GHV saves the train journey from Bucharest.
If you'll use the train from Bucharest anyway, our Bucharest to Brașov train guide covers the line, operators and stops in detail.
FAQs
Is there a direct train from Bucharest Airport to Brașov?
To be sure for your date, search Aeroport Henri Coandă → Brașov on CFR Călători to see direct or connecting options. The airport train runs to București Nord, where Brașov trains depart.
How long does it take from OTP to Brașov?
By train, about 20 minutes to București Nord plus about 2 h 35 min on Transferoviar's InterRegio trains; other trains vary, and your connection wait. By road it depends on traffic.
Can I get to Brașov after a late-night arrival?
The airport train runs 24 hours, but check the last Bucharest–Brașov train on the operators' sites. For late arrivals, pre-book a private transfer or stay overnight and travel in the morning.
Sources and verification
Where each time-sensitive detail on this page comes from, and where to check the ones that change often.
- OTP airport trainVerified 2026-10-04 · bucharestairports.ro
- Train journey time Bucharest–BrașovVerified 2026-10-04 · transferoviarcalatori.ro
- Train OTP–BrașovCheck before travel · bilete.cfrcalatori.ro
- Airport–București Nord train fareCheck before travel · bilete.cfrcalatori.ro
- Train fare Bucharest–BrașovCheck before travel · bilete.cfrcalatori.ro
- Walking to the airport train stationVerified 2026-10-04 · bucharestairports.ro
- Airport nameVerified 2026-10-04 · brasovairport.ro