GETTING AROUND - IASI
The main railway station is the Grand Railway Station, located 0.6 miles from the city center and provides direct rail connections to all major Romanian cities. There are three main railway stations in the city; Grand Railway Station, Nicolina International Railway Station, and Socolo Rail Station. Rail services are operated by Romanian Railways, and Moldovan railways also serve as the stations for travel to Moldova.
All of the railway stations are well connected to all parts of the city by trams, buses, and taxis.
By BusThere are two main bus stations located in Iasi; West Station (Autogara Vest), and Vama Veche Station (Codreanu). Vama Veche is situated in front of the main railway station with buses and taxis available outside.
The main forms of transportation in Iasi are buses, and trams there are 126 trams and 8 tramways, as well as 150 buses with 20 bus routes servicing the main areas and tourist attractions in the city. Public transport runs frequently from 5:00 am until around 11:00 pm. Tickets cost around 2 RON for one-way, or two-trip tickets cost about 4 RON, there are daily passes available for 8 RON. Tickets can be purchased from the ticket offices and machines at tram and bus stops/stations.
By Car Renting a car when visiting Iasi is a great idea allowing visitors to visit nearby cities, attractions, and surrounding areas. The city is well connected to the rest of Europe on the country and national roads like E583/E85 with Bucharest on a four-lane highway, and European route E58 with Central Europe and Chisinau in Moldova, and by DN National Roads to all major cities in Romania. A trip from Bucharest to Iasi usually takes about 5-6 hours by road, the fastest route is E85-E 581. The city offers several rental car agencies as well as the airport. By TaxiTaxis are readily available in Iasi and can be found outside of hotels, restaurants, train and bus stations, and the main sights and attractions. Taxis in the city are yellow and run on meters, the metered rates are 2 RON per 0.62 miles outside the city limits and 1.8 RON per 0.62 miles inside the city.
By Maxi TaxiThere are maxi taxis all over the city that travel everywhere that public transportation goes. Maxi taxis are privately operated, usually white or yellow microbuses, and have their ending destination written on a paper at the front of the bus, they follow a usual route. Drivers don’t speak English very well and do not accept foreign currency.
On FootThe city of Iasi is a large densely populated town, walking across town from one end to the other could take a few hours on foot. The Old Town area of Iasi is pretty small, and most of the interesting parts of the city are found in the center which is walkable. Walking is one of the best ways to see many of the sights in the city.
The leafy neighborhood of Copou is a wonderful place to wander around where the beautiful Botanical Gardens are located and the popular Copou park.
By BicycleThe city has some beautiful wide open green spaces such as Copou Park which are wonderful spots for a bicycle ride. Iasi is called the city on seven hills, also making it the perfect setting for a bike ride or trip passing by religious monuments, archeological sites, and some spectacular scenic views.
By Private TransferPrivate transfers are available between many cities in Romania with one of our reputable companies. These point-to-point transfers allow for passengers to enjoy the ride and take in the scenery while the driver connects you to your destination. The roads in Romania can be hard for non-locals to navigate, so a private transfer is a great way to travel.