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Airport Transfer Guide About 16.11 km from the city

Henri Coandă Airport (Otopeni) (OTP) to Bucharest Center

Compare the listed airport journeys and check where each service stops. Allow time for any onward connection.

CFR Călători airport train CFR Direct Airport Train Recommended
6.50 RON
Duration: 25 min
Frequency: Check timetable

CFR’s airport train takes about 20–25 minutes to București Nord, before any metro or bus connection. The 6.50 RON ticket has no reserved seat. Buy before boarding or use the onboard contactless terminal; the conductor fare is higher. Other rail operators sell their own tickets.

STB bus 100 Express Bus 100 Recommended
3.00 RON
Duration: min
Frequency: Check timetable

Bus 100 serves the city centre. The 3 RON surface ticket lasts 90 minutes and does not include the metro. During terminal works, airport buses 100 and 442 use Departures only; follow the current airport signs. Contactless payment is available.

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