Henri Coandă International Airport (Otopeni) (OTP) to Bucharest
Express bus 783 runs 24 hours to Piața Victoriei, Piața Romană and Piața Unirii in about 45–60 minutes, and a train runs to Gara de Nord in about 20 minutes. Taxis are ordered from touch-screen kiosks in Arrivals.
Best for most people: Bus 783. It runs around the clock and stops at the main central squares, so many visitors reach their hotel without changing.
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| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus STB express bus 783 from outside Arrivals to Piața Victoriei, Piața Romană, Piața Universității and Piața Unirii | about 45–60 min | every 15–40 min, less often at night | a few lei; pay by contactless card on board or with a transit card | 24 h | Bus 780 goes to Gara de Nord. |
| train CFR or regional train from the airport station (reached by a short walkway or shuttle) to Gara de Nord | about 20 min | about every 40–60 min | a few lei | about 05:00–23:00; check last departures | From Gara de Nord, take metro M1 or M4 or a taxi to your hotel. |
| taxi Order from the touch-screen kiosks in the arrivals hall, which give you a ticket with the car number | about 25–45 min | about 60–110 lei to the centre | 24 h | Use only kiosk taxis; ignore drivers offering rides inside the terminal. | |
| ride-hailing Uber and Bolt, pick-up at the designated area | about 25–45 min | often about 50–100 lei | 24 h | Prices shown in advance. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Tips
- Use the taxi kiosks or an app; unofficial drivers in the arrivals hall are a well-known overcharging risk.
- A metro line to the airport (M6) is under construction and not yet open.
- Rush-hour traffic on DN1 into the city can add 30 minutes or more.
- Check that the rate per km shown on a taxi door matches the kiosk display.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Bucharest Airport to the centre?
Expect about 60–110 lei to the centre with a taxi ordered from the kiosks in the arrivals hall. Uber and Bolt are often a little cheaper, with the price shown in advance. Avoid drivers who approach you inside the terminal; they are known to overcharge.
Is there a train from Bucharest Airport to the city?
Yes. A train runs from the airport station to Gara de Nord in about 20 minutes, roughly every 40–60 minutes from early morning to late evening. Gara de Nord has metro connections. A metro line to the airport is being built but is not open yet.
Does the airport bus in Bucharest run at night?
Yes, express bus 783 runs 24 hours a day, though less often at night. It stops at the main central squares, including Piața Victoriei, Piața Romană and Piața Unirii. Taxis and ride-hailing are also available at all hours. Check the STB timetable for night frequencies.
Can I pay by card on the Bucharest airport bus?
Yes. Bus 783 and 780 accept contactless bank cards with validators on board, and transit cards can also be used. Kiosk taxis and ride-hailing apps generally accept cards too, but confirm with the taxi driver before setting off. Taxis run all night too.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.