Romania: Travelling

Transportation From Airport to City Centre:

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car Rental
Bucharest - Baneasa (BBU)	8 km / 5 miles	RON 40-50 / 20-50 min	RON 5 for 2 trips / 20-45 min	-	Available

Means of Transport Recommended in the Rest of the Country

Train reservation services

Railway company in Romania

Major airlines

You Can Consult The EU Air Safety List. Look Also at the rating of the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Different Forms of Tourism

Historical

- The city of Bucharest
- The Black Sea
- The Valleys of the Prahova
- The Monasteries of northern Moldova
- The Danube Delta
- The Maramures
- The Apuseni Mountains
- The Oltenia

 See the page on medieval tourism in Romania.

Cultural

Romania offers a rich cultural experience. Discover the Romanian crafts, including painted eggs, ceramics, the carved wooden gates of Maramureş, rugs, masks, embroidery; traditional music festivals, etc. The churches of Moldavia, the Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains, the Historic Centre of Sighişoara, the Monastery of Horezu, the villages with fortified churches in Transylvania and the wooden churches of Maramureş are all inscribed on the World Heritage List.

Nature

Romania benefits from various beautiful natural sites. The Danube delta is a UNESCO Biosphere Reservation, as well as a protected wetland and natural habitat for rare species of plants and animals. The Carpathians mountains offer diverse landscapes and the country counts around 3,500 lakes.

Religious

Churches and monasteries (classified as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO) attest to the medieval legacy.
See the page of the Office of Tourism.

Thermal

Spas and thermal cures are numerous in Romania.
Visit the site of the Organisation of Spa Owners or of the Romanian Tourism Office. 

Beach

In summer it is nice to visit the Romanian Black Sea coast, particularly in the south between Mangalia and Mamaia. There are sandy beaches and numerous spas and thermal cures.

Winter Sports

Some of the most popular ski resorts are Poiana Brasov, Sinaia, Predeal, Vatra Dornei, Lake Balea and Paltinis.

Outdoor Activities

Fishing in Bolitza and in the Aries valley.
Hiking: in the Apuseni, Carpathians, Maramures, and Bucovina mountains, or in the mountains of Moldova.
Biking and river-rafting: in the Carpathians.

Shopping

There are a lot of shopping opportunities in Romania, including in malls, fairs, open markets, etc.

Tourism Organisations

Romanian Tourism Board

Health and Safety

Health Precautions

To travel in Romania, a tuberculosis screening is obligatory.

International Hospitals

Medical care in Romania is generally not up to Western standards, and basic medical supplies are limited, especially outside major cities. Private hospitals are the best option for expats looking for world-class healthcare in Romania, while private clinics are a good option for less serious conditions. Staff are well-trained and can usually speak English. Three of the largest providers of private healthcare in Romania are MedLife, Regina Maria and Sanador.

For Further Information on Sanitary Conditions

Recommendations of the World Health Organisation

For Further Information on Safety Conditions

Recommendations of the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Consult the advice provided by the U.S. State Department

Time Difference and Climate

Time and Time Difference

It is %T:%M %A In Bucharest (GMT +2 in winter, GMT +3 in Summer)

Summer Time Period

DST is from late March to late October.