TRANSPORT

Transport from Henri Coandă International Airport  (Otopeni, OTP)

Bucharest is served by Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP). You can reach the city by:

Train

(OTP Airport – Bucharest Nord / Gara de Nord): journey time ~25 minutes; trains run 24/7 (typically every ~40 minutes). A one-way ticket is typically around 6 RON (€1,20). Ticketing options include online purchase (CFR Calatori app – 10 RON [€2]), station ticket office/vending machine, or on-board purchase (contactless bank card – tap directly on the train validators or from the train inspector/conductor – depending on the company).

Bus

STB public transport (including the 100 Express airport bus Frequency: every 15 minutes during the day, every 30 minutes at night. Stops: in front of the Arrivals and Departures terminals: a 90-minute surface transport ticket costs 3 RON (€0,6) (valid for multiple transfers within the time window). Tickets can be purchased/validated via STB sales points, SMS, or mobile apps (e.g., 24Pay / Bilet TB), depending on the option you choose.

STB Payment options:

  • Contactless bank card (tap directly on the bus validators).
  • SMS: send “C” to 7458 (valid for 90 minutes) or “AB” to 7458 (valid for 24 hours).
  • STB travel card.
  • Public transport cards (Tourist Travel Cards).

Taxi / ride-hailing:

Fares depend on traffic and distance. Licensed airport taxis are metered, with official rates typically in the range of 2.29–3.50 RON/km (€0,5–€0,7/km); a trip to central Bucharest is often around 45–80 RON (€9–€16). Use the official airport taxi ranks or reputable ride-hailing services (Bolt, Uber).

 

Transport to the FMVB campus  (105 Splaiul Independenței, District 5)

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (FMVB) is directly connected to Gara de Nord (Bucharest North Railway Station) by STB bus line 123. 

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FMVB) campus is located at 105 Splaiul Independenței, District 5, Bucharest.

By STB bus

The nearest bus stop is “Facultatea Medicina Veterinara” (Splaiul Independenței), served by day lines 104 and 123, and night lines N110 and N115

STB Payment options:

  • Contactless bank card (tap directly on the bus validators).
  • SMS: send “C” to 7458 (valid for 90 minutes) or “AB” to 7458 (valid for 24 hours).
  • STB travel card.
  • Public transport cards (Tourist Travel Cards).

By metro

 (Metrorex): a single journey ticket costs 5 RON (€1). Tickets can be purchased at metro stations (ticket office or vending machines) or Contactless bank card (tap directly on the entrance validators); there is no need to buy in advance.

Acces

Pedestrian access to the FMVB campus is available via the entrances at 105 Splaiul Independenței and 63 Dr. Staicovici Street.

Visit Bucharest

Looking for things to do in Bucharest? Find out more:

  • Visit Bucharest (Bucharest City Hall) Visit Bucharest

      • https://visitbucharest.ro/
  • RomaniaTourism.com – Bucharest (Detailed, independent tour guide) Romania Tourism

      • https://www.romaniatourism.com/bucharest.html
  • Introducing Bucharest (Attraction- and itinerary-oriented guide) Introducing Bucharest

      • https://www.introducingbucharest.com/

  • STB Bucharest City Tour (Sightseeing bus tour, useful for quick sightseeing) Bucharest City Tour

      • https://bct.stb.ro/