Popular Airport | Copernicus Wrocław Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 675 Km |
Estimated Prices for Timisoara to Wroclaw Flights
Wed09
Thu10
Fri11
Sat12
Sun13
Mon14
Tue15
Wed16
Thu17
Fri18
Sat19
Sun20
Mon21
Tue22
Wed23
Thu24
Fri25
Sat26
Sun27
Mon28
Tue29
Wed30
Thu31
Fri01
Sat02
Sun03
Mon04
Tue05
Wed06
Thu
Transportation to Airport from Timisoara City Center
Timișoara Traian Vuia Intl. Airport
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.
Transportation to Wroclaw City Center from Airport
Copernicus Wrocław Airport
Wroclaw, one of the developed and big cities of Poland, is located in the Silesian region in the southwestern part of the country. Wroclaw, capital of the Silesian region, is also one of Poland's strongest financial centers. The Odra (Oder) River, born in the Czech Republic and poured into the Baltic Sea, passes through the city and two sides of the city which are separated by a river is connected by two highway crossings.
Buses and trams are among the most popular public transport in the city. It is possible to travel around the city with only these two vehicles. The city has a tram line that is 258 kilometers long. The tram, which consists of 33 stops, provides easy access to all parts of the city.
Trams operate between 5 am and 11 pm on weekdays and between 6 am and 10 pm on weekends. Access to the places where trams are not available is provided by additional bus services. While the one-way tram ticket is 1.8 Zloty (PLN), it is possible to take advantage of all the transportation facilities within the city by paying 90 Zloty per month.
Polskibus and PK, which serve in the city, are the most preferred bus companies. Polskibus also provides intercity service. Suburban buses serve places where trams and central buses do not reach. Ticket prices for suburban buses are a bit more expensive.
The train is another public transport vehicle used in the city. The total number of trains departing from Wroclaw Glowny station in the day is 204, with 8 lines. Among them, 40 are intercity, 12 are regional and 152 are city trains. The first train from Gardan departs at 04.30 in the morning, while the last train departs at 23.50 in the evening. Ticket prices start from around 2 Zloty and increase according to distance, discount is given to children under 16 years old.
It is possible to buy tickets for all public transportation vehicles in the city from the gars, the stops, the booths or from inside the vehicles. The other vehicle that actively serves in urban transportation is the taxis. Taxi fares vary from 2 to 4 zloty per kilometer. You do not need to bargain with the taxi drivers because pricing is standard and does not change.
It's a good idea to pay attention to the pirate taxis. These taxis are not legal and may charge more. This means that you can give priority to the legal taxis waiting on the stands, not to those on the streets. You can pay attention to the fact that the taxi is licensed and legal if you are going to take one from the street. Licensed taxis have phone numbers and road tariffs on the car.
It is also possible to call the taxi via the internet, by text message, or by phone. Finally, you can also rent a bicycle to visit the city from the bike stations that the municipality has set up. Those who want to use this option can use bikes from minimum 10 PLN by registering with the municipal system over the internet.
Wroclaw Airport is approximately 13 kilometers west of the city. The diversity of intra-city transportation does not yet exist between the airport and the city center. Trains and trams go up to a certain point and the airport is reached by bus transfer from that point. Direct transportation between the airport and the city center is provided directly by taxi and private vehicles only.
The train route to connect the city center and the airport directly is underway and is expected to be completed shortly.
Bus
The bus is the first alternative as a means of public transport from the airport to the city center. It is not possible to reach the city center directly by buses. Buses depart from the airport leave you about 100 meters from the railway station where you can reach Wroclaw city center by train connection.
Bus number 406, which takes the passengers from the airport to the train station, is operating seven days a week. You can reach the train station in about 30 minutes depending on the traffic with the number 406 buses departing every 20 minutes from the airport. The bus number 406 runs until about midnight.
Bus number 249 operates from the night till morning. This bus departs three times from the airport, on 00.37, 03.18 and 04.19. Ticket prices vary between 3 and 3.20 Zloty; students are charged 1.20 Zloty for tickets. People over 70 years and children under 4 years can use the buses for free.
Taxi
If you want to reach the city center directly from the airport, one of the options you can choose is taxi. You can reach the city by taxi without having to go by bus or train. When you land at the airport, you will find 3 taxi companies that serve legally at the airport. These are Ecocar, Partner Taxi and Taxi Plus. The taxi drivers of these three companies that serve legally do not accept bargains.
If you choose to have a taxi service to the city center, you need to pay a fee between 50 and 70 Zloty on average. Apart from that, taxis that do not serve legally also take passengers from the airport. These taxis can ask for an increased price. Therefore, it is more convenient for you to choose the taxis belonging to these 3 companies that serve legally.
Private Car
Apart from buses, trains, trams and taxis, you can also choose the alternative of car rental to get to the city center. You can see car rental parking lots belonging to various companies in front of the terminal. Avis, Europacar, Hertz, Sixt, Budget, Enterprise, Panek, Express are among these. You can contact these companies before arriving at the airport or before landing to find your car in front of the terminal waiting for you.
