Most visitors reach Borșa by car, but it's also possible to get there without one. There are a few practical public transport or private transfer options, depending on where you're coming from. Below are the real options, plus what's worth checking before you set off.
By Coach from Baia Mare
The most direct option for travelers without a car is the coach or minibus service between Baia Mare and Borșa. The route is run by several private operators, with multiple daily departures. The journey takes about 3 hours — compared to roughly 2 hours by car — but it remains a practical alternative for anyone who doesn't want to or can't drive.
Exact departure times, the number of daily runs, and fares can change periodically, so don't assume a fixed schedule. Check current timetables and fares on transport aggregator sites like autogari.ro before planning your trip.
By Train
There's no direct passenger train into Borșa itself. The railway that once connected the town to the network was closed to passenger traffic back in 2009 and today is only used for freight.
The nearest line open to passengers is the Salva – Vișeu de Jos – Sighetu Marmației route, with a direct connection from Cluj-Napoca (about 4 hours by car). Under the 2025-2026 timetable, the line is served by railcars rather than full trains, and the section has had infrastructure issues and schedule changes in recent years. Check the current timetable at mersultrenurilor.infofer.ro before relying on this route.
From the station at Vișeu de Jos or Sighetu Marmației, there's still about 20-30 km left to Borșa, covered by local bus, minibus, or taxi.
From Maramureș Airport
For those arriving by air, Maramureș International Airport is 134 km from Borșa. There's no scheduled shuttle from the airport to Borșa — the practical options are a taxi, a private transfer booked in advance, or a rental car straight from the airport.
Our Recommendation
For most travelers without a car, the direct coach from Baia Mare is the most practical option — a straightforward route with no complicated transfers, getting you close to the accommodation in our accommodation guide to Borșa.