Planning a trip to Oradea

Tarom, Piata Republicii 2 (tel. 0259/23-1918; Mon-Fri 6:30am-8pm, Sat 10am-1pm), has early-morning weekday flights from Bucharest to Oradea's airport, Calea Aradului (tel. 0259/41-6082), situated 6km (3 3/4 miles) from the center. Shuttle buses run Tarom passengers to and from the airport free of charge.

Oradea's train station, on Piata Bucuresti, is 1km (2/3 mile) north of the center; there are always taxis out front. Book onward travel at the CFR office (Mon-Fri 7am-7pm) on the corner of Calea Republicii and Piata Ferdinand.

For the real lowdown on the city, visit the offices of Apuseni Experience, on the first floor at Piata Decembrie 4-6 (tel. 0259/47-2434), specializing in adventure tours but happy to help visitors find their feet.