Henri Coanda Airport sees late arrivals, and low-cost flights can land after 11 PM. Knowing what works and what does not at that hour saves you from standing around wondering what to do.
Transport that runs late
The express bus line 100 runs 24 hours a day, every 30 minutes overnight, for the same 3 lei fare as during the day - payable by contactless Visa or Mastercard on the validator, or by SMS to 7458 sent before boarding, so you do not need to find a kiosk at 2 AM. This is the single most useful thing to know about arriving late at OTP, and it is a change from the old bus 783, which was replaced by line 100 on 2 December 2023.
Fixed-price private transfer
OTP Bucharest City Center
From€37for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €62 per vehicle, about €16 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
Taxis are metered and the fare depends on the company and your destination, so confirm the rate before you set off. Ride-hailing fares are set by the app and rise with demand; the app shows the price before you confirm.
The airport train
The airport train runs daily, but check the CFR Calatori timetable for the last departure on your date before counting on it for a late arrival. The 24-hour line 100 is the fallback. Older guides claiming the airport bus stops around 11 PM are describing bus 783, which no longer exists.
Pre-booked transfers at night
A pre-booked transfer gives you a price fixed at the time of booking. Give your flight number when you book so the driver knows your arrival time, and confirm the meeting point in your booking confirmation.
A practical late-night plan
Before your flight, book a transfer or at least install a ride-hailing app with a payment method saved. Have your hotel address ready on your phone. Withdraw RON from an ATM as a backup. Avoid accepting rides from anyone who approaches you inside the building.
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- Line 100 24 hours, every 30 minutes at night, replaced 783 on 2 December 2023: https://www2.pmb.ro/pmb/comunicate/comunicat_presa.php?msj=1410
- 90-minute metropolitan ticket 3 lei: https://stb.ro/tarife
- Contactless card and SMS 7458 payment: https://stb.ro/modplata
- Airport train runs daily, timetable on the CFR Calatori module: https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/bucuresti-nord-railway-station-henri-coanda-airport/
When a private transfer from OTP is the right choice
- Landing after the last train or bus: the driver is booked to your flight number and tracks the real arrival time, so a delay does not cancel the pickup.
- Arrivals after midnight: no searching for a rank or a night surcharge; the price you booked is the price you pay.
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Bucharest City Center is from €62, about €16 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
OTP → Bucharest City Center from €37Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.
Fixed-price private transfer
OTP Bucharest City Center
From€37for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €62 per vehicle, about €16 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations