Bucharest
The nation's capital since 1862, Bucharest is the country's largest and wealthiest metropolis.
Romania’s capital city, Bucharest, lies on the southern Romanian plains and is very much the commercial and political heart of the country. A large city with a population of around 2.3 million, Bucharest is bustling and busy.
Transportation
Most international flights arrive at Henri Coanda International Airport (Otopeni), located about 12 miles north of downtown Bucharest. There are direct flights from multiple destinations in Europe and connecting flights from the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Bucharest's main train station, Gara de Nord, is located three miles from downtown Bucharest and is a major rail centre with daily connections from/to cities throughout Europe and main cities in Romania. There are daily trains from/to Athena, Belgrade, Budapest, Istanbul, Kiev, Moscow, Prague, Sofia, and Vienna. Trains from/to Western European cities run via Budapest.
Roadways
Railways
Interesting Fact: The original Orient Express ran from Paris to Bucharest.
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