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There are quite a few ways to get to Traian Vuia Airport from Timişoara city center. The quickest and most comfortable way of covering the 12 kilometres is to take a taxi. Other possibilities are to rent a car or use one of the express buses. The journey to Traian Vuia Airport takes 15 minutes by car or taxi, and around 20-25 minutes by bus.

Bus

Buses and trams are frequently used for public transport in the city, but the bus is the only option if you want to go to Traian Vuia Airport directly from Timişoara. The city buses meet a great deal of the public transport needs in Timişoara and they are numbered differently according to their size, size, and service. The express buses are the only ones that go directly from Timişoara to Traian Vuia Airport and they are fast as well as frequent and reliable. The E4 bus goes directly to the airport from the city center, while the as E4B goes to the airport from the central train station, Gare De Nord. These line 4 buses operate with the R.A.T.T. bus company. The journey takes 20 minutes minimum but can last up to 40 minutes. You can get a bus ticket from almost everywhere in the city and the price for a single ticket is 2.50 Romanian Lei, as of 2016.

Taxi

You will likely have noticed how common taxis are in Timişoara yourself. The main reason for this is that the meter starts from a very low fixed price. If you want to go to Traian Vuia Airport directly and without wasting any time then this would be the best option. Taxis can be found 24/7 from most locations in the city and the journey to Traian Vuia Airport takes around 15 minutes. It’s almost as if the price for the distance between Timişoara and Traian Vuia Airport was mutually agreed on by the local taxi drivers, because it’s almost always the exact same amount, which is 30 Romanian Lei.

Rent a car

If you don’t like the sound of taking a bus or taxi, and you’re planning to stay in in Timişoara for a longer period of time, then it might be a good idea to look into renting a car. There are many international brands that you can choose from grouped together in the city center such as Avis, Bavaria, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Thrifty, City Car, Api Rent, Autonom, Enterprise and Easy Terra Car Rental. Once you’ve rented a car with an internationally valid driver’s license then you can get to Traian Vuia Airport by using the E70 motorway. It should take 15 minutes. 

Airport Information

Traian Vuia Airport, in the Banat region, is the first airport of Timişoara, and the main airport servicing western Romania. Traian Vuia Airport is the 3rd busiest airport in Romania, and almost 1 million passengers passed through it in 2015. It’s located 12 kilometers northwest of Timişoara and has two terminals. The European E70 motorway is very close so the airport is easily accessible from many European cities. There’s also plenty to do while you’re waiting for your flight. There are two duty-free stores where you can find affordable perfumes, chocolates, jewelry, and gift items from world-renowned brands. You can also eat, drink, and have a snack at places such as Fropin, Aero Bistro Cafe, Eur Comtur, iPC Vending and ies Caffé. Avis, Europcar, Budget, Hertz are among the famous international car rental agencies you can find here. You can also benefit from free Internet access, VIP lounges, ATM machines, banks, currency exchange desk, and various information centers, including one for visitors.

The airport in Erfurt, Germany is located only 5 km from the city center. The airport primarily operates seasonal flights, especially during the summer, to leisure destinations around Europe like Antalya, Mallorca, Corfu, Tenerife and Rhodes. There are also flights to Dresden, Varna, and Split. The easiest way to get to the city center from the airport is by tram. The tram departs from in front of the terminal every 10 minutes. Since the airport is located in such closed proximity to the city center you can easily get to Erfurt by car or taxi.

Tram

The tram departs from in front of the terminal building and is one of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to the city center. The tram provides quick and easy transportation to the central station. From here you can easily transfer to a train to explore different cities nearby.

Taxi

Taking a taxi from the airport to Erfurt city center is another convenient alternative. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center, the total fare is affordable. Airport taxis can charge a slightly higher fare at nights or on the weekends, but the total fare is still reasonable.

Rental Car

There are international rental car companies, such as Sixt, Hertz, and Avis, located at Erfurt Airport. These companies are located within the terminal. You can easily rent a car once you land and enjoy an easy drive to the city center. You can get more information about renting a car over the phone. To contact AVIS call +49 (361) 656 24 25, to contact Hertz call +49 (361) 656 24 69.

Train

The airport isn’t directly served by train. However, the tram provides direct transportation from the airport to the central railway station in Erfurt. You can easily explore different cities surrounding Erfurt by train. Trains are an extremely comfortable and fast means of transportation and they have an important role in the city’s transportation network, although they aren’t directly accessible from the airport.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by bus. Buses 891, 894, and 895 depart from in front of the terminal and provide convenient transportation to the city center. Buses are among the most affordable transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport. You can buy bus tickets at the airport. You can get more information about bus routes and stops at the information counters at the airport.

Car

Traveling from the airport to the city center by car is as easy as taking the tram or other public transportation alternatives. The drive to the city is very easy via the A71 motorway; just follow the signposts to Erfurt city center. It takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by car. The airport features special waiting and parking areas where you can park your car.

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Make sure to make a reservation a few days in advance if you want to use a shuttle service to the city. There are different types of vehicles with varying passenger capacities depending on the number of people you are traveling with.