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Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

Bucharest, Romania

Where to start
Uber / Bolt

Romania's main airport. Uber, Bolt, and Clever operate widely — all affordable. The Henri Coandă Express train connects to Gara de Nord in approximately 40 minutes. Avoid unofficial taxis.

Ride Options

Bolt

rideshare

Most affordable and popular rideshare in Romania

AvailabilityCommonly available — very well established
Pickup NoteDesignated Bolt pickup zone outside arrivals.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Uber

rideshare

Alternative to Bolt — comparable pricing

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteSame pickup zone as Bolt.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Henri Coandă Express Train

transit

Affordable rail connection to Gara de Nord

AvailabilityRegular service; check schedule
Pickup NoteTrain station is accessible from the terminal. Train to Gara de Nord in ~40 min.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Official Taxi (via app only)

taxi

Use ONLY via app — never accept street approaches

AvailabilityAvailable via Bolt and Uber apps
Pickup NoteNEVER accept rides from drivers approaching you. Only use Bolt, Uber, or the official taxi desk.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Bucharest — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Bolt pickup outside arrivals at the designated zone. Both are very reliable here.

Taxi

Use ONLY official metered taxis (white cars) booked via Bolt, Uber, or the airport taxi booking desks. Never accept rides from drivers approaching you inside.

Shuttle

Express Bus 780 connects to Piața Unirii (city centre) and the metro.

Transit

Henri Coandă Express train to Gara de Nord in ~40 min. Express Bus 780 to Piața Unirii metro (~50 min).

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • IMPORTANT: Never accept rides from taxi drivers approaching you inside the airport — major scam risk.
  • Bolt and Uber are very reliable and affordable in Bucharest — always use them.
  • Bus 783 connects OTP to central Bucharest (Piața Unirii) in ~50 min.
  • Bolt and Uber both work at OTP — Bolt usually more affordable. Pickup at the designated zone outside arrivals (Sosire) — NOT the taxi rank.
  • Romanian airport taxi rates are regulated — only use Cocor or Speed Taxi from the official rank at OTP; refuse touts.