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Bucharest eSIM

100 Romania plans · from $2.41

Bucharest runs on some of the fastest and cheapest fixed internet in Europe, and its mobile networks are similarly good — Romania is a genuinely well-connected country. A travel eSIM covers the capital, Transylvania and the Danube Delta on one plan, and the delta is where you will notice coverage thinning.

Landing at Henri Coandă (OTP)

The airport is 16km north. The CFR train link runs to Gara de Nord, and the 783 express bus goes to Piața Unirii — both cheaper and often faster than a taxi in rush hour. Use the official ride-hailing apps rather than the kerbside offers.

eSIM plans that cover Bucharest

Bucharest is covered by every Romania plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

Europe Lite only

7 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$2.41

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Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$2.74

2 GB

Europe Extra only

15 days· 0.7 GB per $1

$3.84

3 GB

Europe Extra only

30 days· 0.8 GB per $1

$4.93

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$5.65

5 GB

30 days· 0.8 GB per $1

$7.31

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$8.69

10 GB

30 days· 1.0 GB per $1

$11.31

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$11.88

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$16.29

20 GB

30 days· 1.2 GB per $1

$18.64

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$24.12

Which networks you'll be on in Bucharest

Siima eSIMs for Romania ride Orange, Vodafone and Digi infrastructure. Coverage is strong across the cities, motorways and Transylvanian towns.

Coverage around Bucharest

Metro and the centre

Coverage across the metro network including tunnels, and throughout Lipscani, the Old Town and the boulevards around the Palace of Parliament.

Brașov, Sibiu and Bran

The Transylvanian towns and the road and rail routes north are well covered, including Bran and Peleș castles.

Transfăgărășan and the Carpathians

The mountain highway has coverage at the passes and in the valley towns, with gaps on the higher hairpins. It is closed by snow for much of the year — check before you plan around it.

The Danube Delta

Tulcea and the larger channels have signal. The reed channels, the birdwatching routes and the far villages towards Sulina have very little — plan those days offline.

How much data you need

A week in Romania is 3–4 GB. A road trip through Transylvania with constant navigation pushes it towards 5 GB.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an eSIM in Romania if I am from the EU?
Probably not — EU residents roam at home rates here, and Romanian data is cheap and fast. For visitors from the UK, US, Canada and Australia, EU roaming does not apply and a travel eSIM is far cheaper than a carrier day pass.
Does a Romania eSIM cover Moldova or Bulgaria?
No. Both border Romania and both need their own plan — Chișinău and the Bulgarian Black Sea coast are common add-ons. A Europe regional plan covers Romania and Bulgaria; Moldova is separate again.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Bucharest?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Romania, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Bucharest?
A week in Romania is 3–4 GB. A road trip through Transylvania with constant navigation pushes it towards 5 GB.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Bucharest?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Bucharest start from $2.41 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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