Roumanie's capital, Bucharest, is served by regular flights from numerous airlines, both Roumanian (such as Tarom, the national carrier) and foreign (KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, LOT, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, etc.).

You can also opt for low-cost carriers, such as Blue Air, Wizz Air, RyanAir, and others.

Roumanie has several international airports, located in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timisoara, Sibiu, Iasi, Constanta, Targu Mures, and Oradea.

Bucharest's international airport (Henri Coanda) is situated 18 km north of the city centre. To reach the city, you can take the bus (lines 783, 780) or a taxi. In the latter case, it's advisable to ask for the fare before getting in. Some hotels offer a complimentary shuttle service. You can also arrange a private transfer in advance.

International trains connect the main cities of Central Europe to Bucharest, major Roumanian cities, and the coast. The railway network is quite well developed in Roumanie, though trains are often slow, with a few exceptions.

To check schedules, you can visit the website of the Roumanian national railway company https://www.infofer.ro or the Austrian company's site https://www.oebb.at, which displays train schedules across Europe.

Roads are marked in accordance with international standards.

When crossing the border, don't forget to purchase the vignette (ROVINIETA in Roumanian), which is mandatory for travelling on national roads (and not just motorways).

Driving

Driving follows European conventions (keeping to the right side of the road and overtaking on the left). On national roads, dipped headlights must be on even during the day.

Driving licence

An international driving licence is not compulsory for European citizens, though it can be useful. National licences issued by countries party to the Vienna Convention are recognised. For UK nationals, be aware that old licences without a photo may cause problems with police, so it's best to also carry an international licence.

Speed limits in Roumanie

• 50 km/h in built-up areas
• 90 km/h outside built-up areas
• 100 km/h on national roads
• 130 km/h on motorways

There are fixed and mobile speed cameras, often in unmarked vehicles, so drive carefully!

Road tax

A vignette (ROVINIETA in Roumanian) must be purchased at petrol stations after you enter Roumanie. This tax applies to those using national roads. Motorways are (for now) free.

Fuel

At petrol stations, you'll find all types of fuel sold across Europe. Some stations also sell LPG.

Drink-driving

No alcohol at the wheel! The legal limit is 0.00.

Safety

Be particularly vigilant when driving through villages! It's not dangerous, but a little extra attention will save you a lot of hassle.

You may encounter various creatures on the main road—chickens, geese, livestock (cows, dogs, sheep, etc.), cyclists, and carts. Especially in the evening or even at night, the main road can be quite lively. Slowing down when passing through a village is also a mark of respect for the local population.