Romania does not use one universal public-transport app for every city and operator. Travellers usually need a general mapping tool, an official local app where available and the operator’s own channel for tickets or disruption information.
In Bucharest, Info TB supports route planning and live surface-vehicle information, while Bilet TB sells eligible STB surface-transport and certain integrated tickets. Metro, rail and other cities may use different systems, so the ticket’s stated validity matters more than the app’s convenience.
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Quick answer: Install Info TB for Bucharest route and live-arrival information, then use the official ticket channel required for the service you will board. Download a general city map, save the accommodation address and keep the ticket visible offline whenever the app permits.
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Info TB is the official STB journey-planning app. It can show routes, stops, vehicles and estimated arrivals for Bucharest’s surface network, using live data where available. STB states that the application requires a stable internet connection for its online functions.
Estimated times can change with traffic and disruption. Check the line direction and stop name rather than following the map marker alone.
Understand what Bilet TB covers
Bilet TB is an STB ticketing application for eligible metropolitan surface-transport products and certain integrated options. STB explicitly notes that some products sold there are not valid on the Metrorex network. Read the product description before purchase and buy the required ticket before boarding.
A ticket stored on the phone also depends on battery power. Keep the device charged and avoid closing or removing the application until inspection is no longer possible.
Check metro and rail separately
Bucharest Metrorex, national rail operators and airport-train services can have different sales channels and validity rules. Do not assume that a bus or tram ticket covers the metro or that a metropolitan product covers every train.
For longer rail journeys, the Romania train WiFi and mobile-data guide explains why tickets, platform details and the destination address should be saved before boarding.
Build a simple app set for the trip
| Need | App type | Offline backup |
|---|---|---|
| Find a route | General maps plus official local planner | Downloaded city map |
| Check live arrivals | Local operator app | Line number and timetable screenshot |
| Buy a ticket | Official operator ticket channel | Purchase confirmation where permitted |
| Intercity travel | Rail or coach operator app/site | Ticket, station and booking reference |
Prepare apps before the first journey
- Download the required apps on trusted WiFi.
- Confirm that each app is the official operator version.
- Allow location access only to the level needed for navigation.
- Add the accommodation and first arrival stop.
- Check whether an account or payment card is required.
- Download a city map and store the first route offline.
Estimate the allowance with the Romania mobile-data guide. Route searches are usually modest, but continuous location use, advertising, map imagery and repeated refreshes add consumption and battery drain.
Do not rely on one live screen
Apps can lose data, show an estimated arrival or encounter a temporary service fault. Keep the route number, destination, transfer point and return stop in a note or screenshot. At night or during disruption, verify changes through the operator’s official notice channel.
For a city-to-city journey, the Romania internet-options guide helps choose between roaming, eSIM and local service. For buses between cities, use the Romania bus-connectivity guide.
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FAQ
What is the official Bucharest public-transport planning app?
Info TB is STB’s official route and live-information application for Bucharest surface transport.
Can I buy Bucharest tickets through an app?
Bilet TB sells eligible STB and integrated products. Read the validity carefully because not every product covers Metrorex.
Will Romanian transport apps work offline?
Live arrivals and purchases normally require data. Download maps and save tickets, addresses and route details wherever the application allows.
Does one transport app cover all Romanian cities?
No. Local operators and ticket systems differ, so check the official channel for each city and intercity service.
Final Recommendation
Use public-transport apps in Romania by task: a map for orientation, the official local planner for live service and the correct operator channel for tickets.
In Bucharest, start with Info TB and verify Bilet TB product validity before boarding. Keep the phone charged when the ticket is stored digitally.
Save the first route, destination and ticket details offline. A small preparation step prevents a temporary data or app problem from becoming a missed connection.