Hunedoara (city)

Hunedoara is the second biggest city in Hunedoara County, after Deva.

Understand
The city is in the Cerna Valley near the Poiana Ruscă Mountains within the Carpathian Mountains. It is most known because of the Corvinestilor Castle (Hunyad Castle) in the city. Besides the Romanian population, there are ethnic Hungarians and Germans living in Hunedoara. A Roma population also thrives in a small village near the city, called Hăşdat. The city has many green gardens, and old trees flank the streets. The castle has been turned into a museum, following reconstruction. Cincis Lake, with tourist facilities, is 15 km from the city.

During the 20th century, Hunedoara's population grew to 86,000 inhabitants. The city used to have the second largest steel works in Romania, but it has closed down. However, the economy of the city is benefiting from new investment.

By train
The closest railway station is in Simeria (~13 km north), with connections to Arad, Timisoara, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi and Bucharest. However, Deva is more convenient, because it has a direct bus connection with Hunedoara. Buses leave about every 20 minutes on weekdays and cost 12 lei. If you do get off in Simeria, you can take a taxi to Hunedoara. Make sure to negotiate beforehand, expect 30-35 lei, but not more than 50 lei. (updated July 2021)

By bus
Hunedoara Bus Station is close to the railway station. For more information phone at +40254712320.

The bus from Deva leaves from the bus station (directly next to the railway station) every 20 minutes. The price is 12 Lei, paid directly to the driver.

By car
If you want to come from Arad to Hunedoara, you must take E 68, and after you pass by Deva, you make right on the DJ 687 Road.

If you come from Bucharest you must take A 1(E 81) to Pitesti, Ramnicu Valcea, Sibiu and then take E 68 to Sebes, Orastie, Simeria and then turn left on DJ 687 before you reach Deva.

If you come from Craiova you must take E 79 to Tg.Jiu, Petrosani, Hateg and then turn left on DJ 687 before reaching Calan.

Get around
The city centre is relatively small with everything within walking distance. One can take also a taxi:

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 * Călan, 11 km east
 * Deva, 15 km north
 * Simeria, 18 km northeast
 * Hațeg, 20 km south
 * Orăștie, 33 km northeast
 * Retezat National Park, 40 km south
 * Geoagiu, 40 km northeast
 * Alba Iulia, 80 km northeast