💶 How much does a transfer from Bucharest Otopeni Airport cost? (2026)
Real fixed fares per vehicle, taken from our booking system in October 2026.
The short answer
A private transfer from Henri Coandă Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest costs from €34 per car in a Mercedes E-Class for 1 to 3 passengers and from €56 in a V-Class for up to 7. A licensed taxi comes to roughly 50 to 75 lei (about €10 to €15), the train to Gara de Nord is 6.50 lei and bus 100 is 3 lei.
If you travel alone with a small bag, the taxi or the train is cheaper. The private transfer pays off for night arrivals, children, heavy luggage and groups: one fixed price per car, and a driver waiting for you in Arrivals instead of a queue at the taxi screens.
Private transfer prices from Otopeni by destination
| Destination | Distance | E-Class (1–3) | V-Class (1–7) | S-Class (1–3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Victoriei / city centre | 16 km | from €34 | from €56 | from €120 |
| Gara de Nord (main station) | 16.5 km | from €34 | from €56 | from €120 |
| Old Town (Lipscani) | 18 km | from €34 | from €56 | from €120 |
| Palace of the Parliament | 18 km | from €34 | from €56 | from €120 |
| Pipera / Voluntari business district | 13.5 km | from €33 | from €55 | from €120 |
| Therme Bucharest | 6 km | from €33 | from €55 | from €120 |
| Sinaia | 111 km | from €180 | from €199 | from €610 |
| Brașov / Poiana Brașov | 155 km | from €230 | from €399 | from €860 |
| Constanța / Mamaia | 250 km | from €270 | from €300 | from €1175 |
| Sibiu | 278 km | from €340 | from €410 | from €1362 |
Per vehicle, in euros, taxes included, for a daytime transfer checked in October 2026. Groups of 8 to 14: two V-Class vans, from €105 into Bucharest. The exact fare for your address and time appears instantly in the calculator below.
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Taxi, Bolt, train, bus or private transfer compared
| Option | Price | Time to the centre | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (us) | from €34 per car | about 21–25 min | Driver in Arrivals with a name sign, luggage help, fixed price, 24/7 |
| Licensed taxi (Arrivals touch screens) | 2.29–3.50 lei/km, about 50–75 lei | about 30 min | Leaving straight away without booking |
| Bolt / Uber | shown in the app | about 30 min | Travellers with mobile data and a card |
| CFR train to Gara de Nord | 6.50 lei | about 25 min | Light luggage, hotels near the station |
| Bus 100 to Piața Unirii | 3 lei | about 30–45 min | Tight budgets, hotels on the route |
Sources: taxi rates published by Bucharest Airports and Bucharest City Hall (maximum 3.50 lei/km), CFR Călători timetable, STB for bus 100 (summarised by romaniaatlas.com, September 2026). See also our Uber at Otopeni guide.
What changes the price
- The car. E-Class for 1 to 3 people with normal luggage, V-Class for families and groups of up to 7, S-Class for business trips and special occasions.
- Where you are going. Addresses across Bucharest and the nearby districts (Pipera, Voluntari, Therme) cost about the same. For Sinaia, Brașov, Constanța or Sibiu the fare follows the distance, not the number of passengers.
- Extra stops. The fare covers the direct route. A second hotel or a shop on the way is added before the trip.
- Already included. Flight tracking, 60 minutes of waiting after landing, a name-sign welcome, help with your bags and a child seat on request at no charge.
Price questions
How much is a taxi from Otopeni Airport to Bucharest?
Licensed taxis serving the airport charge 2.29 to 3.50 lei per km, shown on a window sticker. To the Old Town that works out at roughly 50 to 75 lei (about €10 to €15) per car. Order one from the touch screens in the Arrivals hall and ignore anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.
How much is a private transfer from Otopeni to central Bucharest?
From €34 per car in a Mercedes E-Class for 1 to 3 passengers, from €56 in a V-Class for up to 7 and from €120 in an S-Class. The price is fixed and shown in the calculator before you pay.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. A family of four in a V-Class pays the same fare as one traveller in the same van.
Do I pay extra if my flight is late?
No. We track your flight and the first 60 minutes of waiting after landing are included. The confirmed price does not change with traffic or delays.
How much do the train and bus from the airport cost?
The CFR train to Gara de Nord costs 6.50 lei (about 25 minutes, every 40 minutes, around the clock). Bus 100 to Piața Unirii costs 3 lei on a ticket valid for 90 minutes.
How can I pay?
Online when you book, by card on board (contactless), Apple Pay, Google Pay or cash.
