AutogarăCoach / bus terminal
A terminal for long-distance coaches and minibuses, not the same as a railway station.
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Romanian transport words: what bus and train signs mean
Translate Romanian transport words such as Autogară, Gară, Peron, Plecări and Sosiri. Instant on-page search, works on mobile.
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GarăRailway station
A railway station. In Bucharest, “Gara de Nord” is the main train station.
StațieStop / station
A public-transport stop. Check whether it is for bus, tram, metro or train.
PeronPlatform / boarding bay
The train platform or coach boarding bay number on your ticket.
PlecăriDepartures
Departures: where the vehicle or flight leaves from.
SosiriArrivals
Arrivals: where passengers and vehicles arrive.
SensDirection
Direction: the stop may appear on both sides of the road with the same name.
Capăt de linieTerminus / final stop
Final stop or terminus, often displayed on the front of a bus.
LegăturăConnection / transfer
A transfer or connection between modes of transport.
AutocarLong-distance coach
A long-distance coach, not necessarily a local city bus.
MicrobuzMinibus / shared van
A smaller vehicle on some suburban or intercity routes.
BiletTicket
Ticket: check the date, direction, operator and boarding stop.
ValidareTicket validation
Ticket validation: some public transport tickets must be validated after boarding.
CirculăRuns / operates
“Runs” or “operates”, often in timetable announcements.
Nu circulăDoes not operate
“Does not operate”: check the date or time restriction.
FacultativăOn request
“On request”: you may need to signal to the driver that you want to get off.
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Helpful warning
A coach terminal (autogară), railway station (gară) and metro station are different places. Compare the exact name on your ticket with the official operator information.