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title: "Brașov-Ghimbav Airport transfers"
source: https://brasovaeroport.ro/en/services/airport-transfers/
markdown: https://brasovaeroport.ro/en/services/airport-transfers.md
locale: en
section: "Airport service — transfers"
last_reviewed: 2026-05-11
tags: ["transfers", "taxi", "shuttle"]
provenance: "Unofficial informational guide to Brasov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV); published by Brasov Airport Guide, which is not affiliated with the airport operator. Official site: https://brasovairport.ro/"
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# Brașov-Ghimbav Airport transfers

> How to get from Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV) to Brașov, Poiana Brașov, Bran, and nearby destinations — taxi vs rideshare vs private transfer vs public bus, with route bands and when each option wins.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Airport to Brașov centre | 20–30 minutes, ~13 km |
| Airport to Poiana Brașov | 25–30 minutes |
| Airport to Bran | 40–50 minutes |
| Taxi / rideshare | Uber, Bolt, and licensed airport taxis at the rank |
| Public bus | Route 51, Ghimbav ↔ Autogara 2 Brașov (https://ratbv.ro) |
| Pre-book a private transfer | Recommended for groups and late-night arrivals |

The transfer market at Brașov-Ghimbav is straightforward — four options cover almost every arrival shape, and the right pick mostly depends on group size, destination, and time of day. Use the bands below to read the trade-offs at a glance.

## Compare the four options

| Mode | Price to Brașov centre | Time | Pick it when |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Taxi from the rank | 50–100 RON | 20–30 min | You're solo or a pair, you want no app, and you're going into the city |
| Rideshare (Uber, Bolt) | 50–100 RON, surge on peaks | 20–30 min | You already have the app and want an upfront price |
| Private pre-booked transfer | Fixed quote, typically 30–50% above rideshare | 20–30 min, door to door | Groups of three or more, late arrivals, child seats, or an onward leg to Poiana / Bran / Sibiu / Bucharest |
| Public bus (route 51) | A few RON | 30–45 min plus the Autogara connection | You're travelling light, in daylight, on a budget |

Poiana Brașov changes the maths: a taxi or rideshare runs 100–200 RON for that leg, and a direct pre-booked transfer is usually the better value once ski gear is involved.

## The four options in detail

**Taxi from the rank.** Licensed airport taxis queue at the marked rank outside arrivals. Best for solo travellers and pairs heading to central Brașov; payment is by meter, and most drivers accept card today (always confirm before you set off). Typical Brașov city fare sits in a 50–100 RON band depending on destination and time of day; a Poiana Brașov fare lands in a 100–200 RON band. Late-night fares carry a posted surcharge — the licence sticker on the rear window lists the operator's tariff schedule.

**Rideshare (Uber, Bolt).** Both apps work at GHV; the pin drops at the terminal forecourt and pickup is a few minutes outside arrivals. Best for travellers who already have the app, want an upfront price, and don't want to negotiate at the rank. Surge pricing applies during peak departure / arrival blocks — open the app the moment you've cleared baggage to lock in the lower band before everyone else does the same.

**Private pre-booked transfer.** A door-to-door service booked in advance, usually with a fixed price and a sign-bearing driver inside arrivals. Best for groups of three or more, families with luggage, late-night arrivals, and any onward leg to Poiana Brașov / Bran / Sibiu / Bucharest where you don't want to negotiate with a metered taxi. Several local operators and the larger hotels run their own transfer services; the easiest path is to email your accommodation a week before the trip and ask whether they offer one.

**Public bus.** RAT Brașov runs route 51 between Ghimbav and Autogara 2 in Brașov; from Autogara 2 you can connect to city buses or a short taxi to the Old Town. Best for solo budget travellers travelling light during daytime hours. Tickets are sold on the bus and at platform machines; the [RAT Brașov site](https://ratbv.ro) is the source of truth for the current timetable and fare. Don't pick the bus if you're carrying multiple bags or arriving after the last departure of the day — both make the math turn against you.

## Route by route

**To central Brașov.** The 13 km run takes 20–30 minutes, at the top of that band at peak; taxi or rideshare is the default and costs 50–100 RON. Public bus is the budget option but adds a leg at the Autogara end.

**To Poiana Brașov.** 25–30 minutes via Brașov, 100–200 RON by taxi or rideshare. Direct airport → Poiana transfers exist (and are worth booking in winter when the post-flight luggage-plus-ski-gear math is unfriendly to a city changeover). A taxi will quote a per-route flat fee — confirm before departure.

**To Bran (and Castle).** 40–50 minutes if you're going for the day; the same private transfer that runs Poiana also runs Bran. Public-transport route requires Brașov → Autogara 2 → Bran bus (~1.5 hours total) — fine for day trippers, slow if you're going to a hotel with luggage.

**To Sibiu.** 2.5–3 hours by road. Worth pre-booking a private transfer rather than relying on taxis or rideshare; the long-leg market is thin and prices can move quickly.

**To Bucharest.** 3-3.5 hours by road via the A3 / DN1. A pre-booked private transfer is the practical choice; the alternative is renting a car at the airport. See our [car rental entry](https://brasovaeroport.ro/en/services/car-rental-at-brasov-ghimbav/) for that path.

## Practical tips

- **Confirm card payment** with the driver before you sit down. The licence rules require card acceptance, but in practice it's worth a 5-second check to avoid an ATM detour.
- **Have the destination written down**, especially for properties outside the centre. Romanian addresses follow `Strada {street name} nr. {number}, {city}` — paste the full thing into your rideshare app or hand the driver a screenshot.
- **Children under 12** need a booster seat by law. Pre-booked transfers can supply one on request; taxis cannot.
- **Group size matters.** A van transfer for 4-6 people often costs less per head than two sedans, even at premium pricing.

If you want the arrival narrative rather than the comparison — what the terminal looks like when you walk out, what to do about an after-midnight landing, and how the city fits together once you're in it — our travel guide on [getting from the airport to Brașov](https://brasovaeroport.ro/en/travel/getting-from-the-airport-to-brasov/) is the companion piece. If you'd rather have a car the entire trip, see [car rental at Brașov-Ghimbav](https://brasovaeroport.ro/en/services/car-rental-at-brasov-ghimbav/).

## Quick FAQ

### Is there an airport bus that runs late at night?

Route 51 service ends in the evening; check the [RAT Brașov timetable](https://ratbv.ro) for the latest service of the day. After hours, taxi / rideshare / pre-booked transfer is the path.

### Can I pay the taxi in euros?

Most drivers accept card payment in RON. Cash euros are sometimes accepted at an informal rate that's worse than your card; pay in RON when you can.

### Do I tip the driver?

Rounding up to the next 5-10 RON is standard. Pre-booked transfers usually have tips included; check the booking confirmation.

### Are there shared shuttle services from the airport?

Not as a regular fixed-schedule service today — the regional volume isn't there yet. Pre-booked transfers and the public bus are the two scheduled options.

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Source: https://brasovaeroport.ro/en/services/airport-transfers/