METROREX

The Bucharest metro is the underground transport system that covers the whole of Romania’s capital. Through its 5 lines and 60 stations, Metrorex carries 90,000 passengers every day. Oxygenation in the stations and the use of renewable energy are Metrorex’s main concerns.

Through the information website and mobile apps, passengers can plan their journeys and check the operating hours, prices and types of tickets available to buy.

Given the importance of passenger safety and accessibility for people with disabilities, Metrorex implements strict rules and clear recommendations to improve comfort from every perspective.

Also, if you are a student and looking for a suitable way to make your train journeys, you will be able to find a few special options and fares.
If you are planning a trip or a visit to the city, you might be interested in checking the special fares aimed at tourists, with which you can make several journeys and make much better use of the transport options offered by the Bucharest metro.

The history and development of the Bucharest metro

The beginnings of the metro system in Bucharest

The Bucharest metro is the first and most widely used underground transport option in Romania. The opening of the first metro line, M1, took place on 16 November 1979, running along the Semănătoarea-Timpuri Noi route, a distance of 8.63km. In the years that followed, the network was expanded by adding new stations and lines, reaching a total of 60 stations across 5 lines.

The expansion and modernisation of the metro system

The M2 line was opened in 1986, initially linking the Republica and Piața Unirii stations, with the network later extended to Berceni and Pipera. The M3 line was opened in 1983. The M4 line, which links Gara de Nord to the north-west of the city, was opened in 2000 and gradually extended until 2017, and is now fully operational. Over time, new technologies have been introduced to improve passenger comfort, such as ventilation and air conditioning in the metro stations and passenger trains, as well as the introduction of fire protection systems.

Future projects and development prospects

In the near future, Metrorex’s most important projects include extending the M5 line towards Pantelimon, to complete the route between Drumul Taberei and Pantelimon, as well as building the new M6 line, which will link the city to Henri Coandă International Airport (Otopeni), with an opening planned for the period 2027-2028. The technology systems will also need to be upgraded, so that new trains with separate compartments for luggage and bicycles can soon be purchased, in order to meet the increasingly diverse needs of passengers. In conclusion, the Bucharest metro has evolved considerably since the opening of the first line in 1979, and on the basis of the current development plans, the aim is to continuously improve and modernise the system to maintain passengers’ comfort and safety and to meet the urban planning and mobility requirements of Romania’s capital.

We also inform you about the metro timetable, so that you have this relevant information available.

Planning your journeys with Metrorex in Bucharest

Access and information about Metrorex stations and lines

To travel by metro in Bucharest, it is important to know all the information about the metro stations and lines. Metrorex has 5 lines and 60 stations in the heart of the capital, which offer connections with other means of public transport (tram, bus and trolleybus), thus making it easier to get around the city.

Every metro station is fitted with information panels showing the station name, the line number and the direction, as well as maps that can help you find your way around the city. You can also access information about the station and the metro line through the mobile apps offered by Metrorex.

Prices and types of tickets for travelling on the metro system

In order to travel by metro in Bucharest, you must purchase tickets or season tickets valid for the underground transport system. Metrorex offers different types of tickets, depending on your needs and the length of your journey.

You can therefore choose between single tickets or travel cards with multiple journeys, which give you the option of making several trips within a certain period of time. Tickets can be bought from the ticket offices in the metro stations, as well as through the Metrorex mobile apps. It is also worth mentioning that there are discounts for pupils, students, pensioners and other categories of people.

Efficient use of resources through the use of mobile apps

Nowadays, mobile apps are an important tool for making the process of planning and making trips and journeys around the city simpler and more efficient. Metrorex offers a mobile app, ‘Harta Metrou Bucuresti’, which gives you up-to-date information about the underground transport service in the capital.

With the help of this app, you can check the operating timetable of the trains, view the current metro map and plan your route, thereby calculating the time and distance you need to reach your destination. The app also provides information about the price and types of tickets, as well as details about how to use them.

Safety and comfort on metro transport in the capital

Passenger safety and hazard prevention with Metrorex

The Bucharest metro places particular emphasis on passenger safety. All stations are fitted with video monitoring systems and there is close cooperation with the Police to prevent crimes that could occur in the station area or on the trains. In addition, there are strict rules and clear recommendations to prevent incidents on the platform and inside the trains.

Passengers are asked to strictly observe the rules for using the transport system, to avoid the crowds during peak periods and not to consume food and drinks inside the trains.

Accessibility and comfort for people with special needs

The Bucharest metro provides passengers with special needs with facilities and services to improve accessibility for them. Thus, there are lifts and ramps for people with disabilities or those travelling with children’s pushchairs, and the metro station has special measures and features to make access and movement within it easier.

Likewise, passengers with hearing impairments can use the audio announcements made on all the trains to be informed in real time of the station they are at, along with the video pointers showing the audio messages transmitted in written form as well, and passengers with visual impairments can access the tactile and spoken indicators located on the level differences on the access platform of a particular station.

Recommendations and instructions on the rules of conduct when travelling with Metrorex in Bucharest

The Bucharest metro gives passengers recommendations and instructions on the rules of conduct when travelling by metro around the city. Thus, smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages and eating and drinking inside the train are prohibited. In addition, it is recommended that during the journey you keep a minimum distance from the edge of the train and its doors and avoid the crowds during peak hours.

Passengers are also advised to keep the train clean and to put rubbish in the specially provided bins. At Metrorex in Bucharest, the safety, accessibility and comfort of passengers are the priorities. With all the measures taken to prevent incidents and improve comfort, the metro remains one of the safest and most comfortable ways to travel in Bucharest.

Informative and educational facts about Metrorex

Metrorex and the environment: the commitment to environmental protection and the use of renewable energy

Metrorex takes on an important role in protecting the environment by implementing strict rules to reduce emissions and noise pollution. Thus, Metrorex has committed to using only renewable energy to power the Bucharest metro system, and will install solar panels and wind turbines to produce electricity.

In addition, Metrorex has promoted waste separation in metro stations by installing waste collectors, recycling old or non-functioning equipment and encouraging volunteer work to clean up the areas around the stations.

Balancing the interests of Metrorex and the local and international community

Metrorex maintains close relations with the local and international community regarding the development of the underground transport system. Following public consultation and the adoption of a sustainable development plan for the underground transport system, Metrorex has committed to continuously improving the quality of the services it offers.

Raising the level of civic education and responsible behaviour within the Metrorex system in Bucharest

To help raise the level of civic education, Metrorex runs awareness campaigns about the rules of conduct within the underground transport system. In addition, information and civic education activities are organised for pupils, through educational or volunteering projects.

In addition to this, Metrorex also provides clear instructions on conduct rules, responsible behaviour and passenger safety, through posters, audio messages and videos shown on the screens in the metro stations.