Travel Information
← Back to DetailsHere's everything you need to know about traveling to our wedding in Baia Mare, Romania. We've included information on airports, ground transportation, and local travel tips. If you need any help with booking, or other information, don't hesitate to contact us.
Flying to Romania
Nearest Airports
Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
This is the closest major international airport to Baia Mare (about 150 km, 2-hour drive).
You can find a Lufthansa flight with 1 change in Munich.
Budapest (Hungary) International Airport (BUD)
This is the closest airport with a direct flight. From here it is about a 4.5 - 5 hour car ride to Baia Mare
The Finnair flight is the one which is direct, and takes only around 2.5 hours.
Getting to Baia Mare
From Cluj-Napoca
By Car
Driving from Cluj-Napoca to Baia Mare takes approximately 2-2.5 hours (150 km). You can rent a car at the airport, and the prices are under 10 euros per day.
By Bus
There are regular bus services between Cluj-Napoca and Baia Mare. The bus ride should be around 15 - 20 euros per person
From Budapest
By Car
Driving from Budapest to Baia Mare takes approximately 4-4.5 hours (400 km). You can rent a car at the airport, and the prices are around 15 - 20 euros per day.
By Airport Transfer
There are airport transfer companies, which drive between Budapest and Baia Mare. The airport transfers are around 75 euros for a round trip
Local Transportation
Getting Around Baia Mare
Taxis
Taxis in Baia Mare are relatively inexpensive and can be hailed on the street or ordered by phone.
Ride Sharing
Uber and Bolt are available in Baia Mare and can be a convenient option for getting around.
Travel Tips
Useful Information
- Romania uses the Romanian Leu (RON) as its currency.
- Cards are widely accepted pretty much everywhere, except the farmers market, so cash is not a necessity
- Romania is in the Eastern European Time Zone (EET) (Same as Finland)
- Romania is part of the Schengen area now, so travelling should be easy and painless
- Mobile coverage is good throughout the country, and most accommodations offer free Wi-Fi. And as we are within the EU, your phone plan works here without any extra costs.
For any questions about travel arrangements or if you need assistance planning your trip, please don't hesitate to contact us.