By bus
There are quite a few intercity bus operators (http://www.cdy.ro/), but these aren't as comfortable and reliable as the train. BraÅov does not have an airport yet one is being built, due to its proximity to Bucharest and Sibiu, which both do. Consequently, you will need to take land transport if you're flying in to Bucharest. (http://www.autogari.ro/)
By plane
Currently BraÅov has no civilian airport but plans exist for an airport to be operational by 2012, the auction for deciding the building and the operator company of the airport is going to take place in 2011. Otopeni airport near Bucharest (http://www.bucharestairpo...) is three hours away by car south, the same as the Sibiu airport west.
By car
Aside from the train, car is one of the most popular ways of reaching BraÅov, due to its fairly good road connections. Road E60 will be the main road to use in and out or BraÅov, because this European Road links BraÅov to Bucharest in the south, as well as Cluj-Napoca, Oradea and Budapest, Hungary in the west. Road E68 will take you to Sibiu and further onwards to Arad and TimiÅoara. Road E574 takes you into the north, to the Moldavia region and the Painted Monasteries and IaÅi. The nearest airport to BraÅov is Otopeni near Bucharest, which is 166 km away and accessible directly by the E60 road.
Parking can be difficult in BraÅov, specially due to the fact that coins are scarce after the new lei has been introduced. Do as the braÅovians, park where you find a free spot. The police don't seem to bother much with such a small crime.
Winter tires are now mandatory in Romania when driving on snowy and icy roads. If you're coming in the winter season make sure that your car is completely equipped with tires bearing the M+S designation. Fines for non-compliance can go from â¬570 up to â¬920.