Summer school – Sibiu 2012 - FAQ

Where can I find some information about Sibiu?

You can check Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibiu) or local pages (http://www.sibiul.ro, http://www.ghidsibiu.ro)

Do I need a visa?

The EU citizens do not need a visa in order to enter Romania. If you are not an EU citizen, check visa and work permit regulations with the Romanian embassy in your country.

Who can participate?

Anyone that is at least 18 years old.

How do I get to Sibiu?

By plane to Sibiu International Airport

The international airport of Sibiu is located on the European road DN1, at 6 km west from the historical center of the city. Some major companies (Lufthansa, Tarom, Austrian Airlines) and some low-cost companies (Blue Air, Carpatair) operate flights to this airport.

Information about Sibiu International Airport:

http://www.sibiuairport.ro

Phone:+40(269)253135

How to get Sibiu city center?

• By bus

From and to Sibiu International Airport to Sibiu city center there is the direct bus 11. Buy a ticket from the bus office and get down to the bus station “Banatului” (the University area). The ticket costs 1,5 lei (0,35 euros), make sure you have it and punch it at the bus. From the bus station “Banatului” to the hotel you can go by foot.

• By taxi

You can get a taxi in front of the new terminal parking area.

By train to the train station Sibiu

The Sibiu train station (romanian: “Gara CFR Sibiu”) is located close to the historical center of the city, on “1 Decembrie 1918” Square no.6. The historical center and the hotel is 6 minutes away by foot.

Information about Sibiu train station (Gara CFR Sibiu):

Phone: +40269952

By plane to the Airports in Bucharest

If your plane lands on Henri Coandă airport (OTP) or on Băneasa airport (BBU) in Bucharest, there are two ways to get to Sibiu:

a) by coach from “Autogara Militari” (coach station) to Sibiu

In order to get to “Autogara Militari”, you need to get to a metro station. Take the bus 783 from Henri Coandă Airport (Otopeni) until Piața Romană. A card (2 trips) costs 7 lei (1.62 euros) and the bus trip takes around 60 minutes.

If your plane lands on Băneasa Airport, you can take the bus 131 or 301 to Piața Romană. A bus ticket costs 1.3 lei (0.32 euros). The bus trip takes around 30 minutes.

From Piața Romană, take the metro to Piața Victoriei (1 metro station), from Piața Victoriei take the metro to Eroilor (5 metro stations) and from Eroilor take the metro to Păcii (Industriilor / Preciziei line – 4 stations). The metro trip from airport to the metro station Păcii takes about 35 minutes. A card costs 4 lei (0.93 euros) and has 2 trips. Go to the office tickets and ask for “cartelă două călătorii”. Check Bucharest metro map on: http://www.metrorex.ro/harta_p777-1

From the metro station Păcii, Autogara Militari is just a few meters away. From Autogara Militari, you can chose one of the following coaches to Sibiu:

-Departure: 06:30; arrival: 12:06 (price: 51 lei = 11,8 euros)

-Departure: 07: 30; arrival: 12:30 (price: 40 lei = 9.3 euros)

-Departure: 09: 00; arrival: 14:30 (price: 51 lei = 11,8 euros)

-Departure: 09:45; arrival: 15:01 (price: 51 lei = 11,8 euros)

-Departure: 11:30; arrival: 16:30 (price: 40 lei = 9.3 euros)

-Departure: 12:00; arrival: 17:15 (price: 51 lei = 11,8 euros)

-Departure: 13:00; arrival: 18:00 (price: 35 lei = 8.1 euros)

-Departure: 16:30; arrival: 21:45 (price: 51 lei = 11,8 euros)

Information Otopeni (Henri Coandă) Airport:

Website:  http://www.bucharestairports.ro/otp/index.php 

Phone: +4 021 2041000

Information Băneasa Airport Bucharest:

Website: http://www.baneasa-airport.com

Phone: +40 21 2320020

Information Autogara Militari:

Website:http://www.autogari.ro/Transport/Bucuresti-Sibiu/643-520.aspx or http://www.autogaramilitari.ro

Phone: +4 0214341739

b) by train from Bucharest train station to Sibiu

In order to get to the mainrailway train station (“Gara de Nord”, Bucharest),you can take the bus 780 from Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) or from Băneasa Airport (BBU). A bus ticket costs 3.5 lei (0.81 euros) and can be bought from the airport. The bus trip takes around 40-50 minutes.

There are 3 trains from Gara de Nord Bucharest railway train station to Sibiu:

-Departure: 9:50; arrival: 15:25

-Departure: 15:35; arrival: 21:17

-Departure: 16:45; arrival: 22:31

The train ticket can be bought from the train station and costs:

-1^st class: 107 lei (24.9 euros)

-2^nd class: 70.3 lei (16.3 euros)

Information about Bucharest railway train station “Gara de Nord”:

Website: http://www.mersultrenurilor.ro/

Phone: +4 021 9521

How do I get from the hotel to the city center?

The hotel is situated in the city center. All the details regarding the hotel (address, website) will be published on our website.

How do I get from the hotel to the place where the classes will be held?

By foot (about 5 minutes).

Do I have Internet access?

The hotel has wireless network.

For further questions, do not hesitate to contact us: office@rolang.ro