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Getting around Sibiu

Sibiu has its own airport with a bus line straight into the centre, a train onward to Brașov, and a bus to Cluj.

SBZ airport·Train to Brașov, about 3 h
From the airport
Tursib line 11, €0.66
One ride
€0.66
24-hour ticket
€1.33
Sibiu
Sibiu · Asurnipal, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Sibiu airport (SBZ) has a direct bus link to the centre — Tursib line 11, with its own stop, Aeroport Terminal. City transport covers the rest of the city on the same ticket, while a train runs on to Brașov and a bus to Cluj.

From the airport to the centre

Sibiu airport (SBZ) has its own bus stop — Tursib line 11 calls at 'Aeroport Terminal', opened on 3 June 2024, and runs to the centre on the same ticket as any other city line: €0.66.

Where to stayOnce you're in the centre, which area suits you:Where to stay in Sibiu →

Tursib city transport

Tursib covers the city with bus lines, all on the same ticket: €0.66 for one ride, €1.33 for 24 hours. Tickets are bought by app or at a machine and cover every line equally, including line 11 from the airport.

BudgetHow these tickets fit into the daily budget:What Sibiu costs →

On foot through the Upper Town

Grand Square, Small Square and Huet Square sit within a fifteen-minute walking circle, linked by the Liars' Bridge — no bus is needed between them. Transport becomes useful once you head down into the Lower Town, or further out towards the airport and beyond.

2 daysThis is the order the Upper Town is walked, step by step:Sibiu in 2 days →

Train to Brașov, bus to Cluj

CFR trains from Sibiu's station run direct to Brașov, about 3 h. To Cluj, no direct train is confirmed — a bus (FlixBus and other operators) covers it, about 2 h.

GuideWhat's waiting at the other end of that train ride:Brașov →GuideAnd at the other end of that bus line:Cluj-Napoca →

To day trips out of town

Tursib's intercity line 22 runs to Păltiniș from the Sibiu-Gara stop; suburban line 582 covers Cisnădioara. Transport and timing for Transfăgărășan, Biertan and Sighișoara are covered on the day-trips page.

Day tripsWhich transport for which trip, and how long it takes:Day trips from Sibiu →FoodTo the restaurant streets, on the same tickets:What to eat in Sibiu →Hidden gemsHow to reach the places off the main list:Sibiu, past the six-sight list →When to goWhether the timetable changes outside the season:The best time to visit Sibiu →MistakesWhat most often goes wrong with transport and planning here:Mistakes everyone makes in Sibiu →
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Frequently asked

Before you go

Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.

How do you get from SBZ airport to central Sibiu?

By bus, Tursib line 11, from the Aeroport Terminal stop, for €0.66.

How long is the train from Sibiu to Brașov?

About 3 h on a direct train, with no change.

Is there a direct train to Cluj?

Not confirmed — the connection runs by bus, about 2 h.

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