Boat route through the Danube Delta channels to Holbina
The route

Same route from anywhere: your city, then 45 minutes by boat

From your city, drive (or fly) to Dunavatul de Jos, in Murighiol commune, Tulcea county. Leave your car in the secure car park of Pensiunea Califar, and from there the resort boat picks you up -- about 45 minutes through the Delta channels to reach Holbina.

  • Secure parking at Pensiunea Califar, Dunavatul de Jos
  • Boat transfer: about 45 minutes, included in every package
  • No car? Fly into Bucharest or Constanta and we help arrange the transfer

Distance from your city in Romania

Driving distance and time to Dunavatul de Jos. Each city links to a dedicated page with full details.

CityDistanceDriving time
Galati137 km2 h 27 min
Braila146 km2 h 40 min
Constanta156 km2 h 32 min
Chisinau329 km5 h 34 min
Iasi354 km6 h 9 min
Bucharest364 km4 h 37 min
Ploiesti430 km5 h 19 min
Pitesti481 km5 h 58 min
Suceava487 km8 h 24 min
Brasov537 km7 h 3 min
Craiova597 km7 h 19 min
Sibiu642 km9 h 6 min
Targu Mures709 km9 h 55 min
Cluj809 km11 h 19 min
Timisoara908 km12 h 33 min
Arad944 km12 h 47 min
Oradea954 km13 h 35 min

Distance from Europe

For guests travelling from outside Romania -- driving distance and time to Dunavatul de Jos.

CityCountryDistanceDriving time
BudapestHungary1197 km15 h 22 min
ViennaAustria1434 km17 h 44 min
PragueCzechia1721 km20 h 33 min
BerlinGermany1771 km24 h
StuttgartGermany1832 km19 h 50 min
MunichGermany1846 km21 h 58 min
FrankfurtGermany1904 km20 h 45 min
CologneGermany1958 km21 h 15 min
MilanItaly2014 km23 h 43 min
HamburgGermany2077 km22 h 30 min
RomeItaly2279 km26 h 19 min
ParisFrance2680 km29 h 59 min
LondonUnited Kingdom2916 km32 h 46 min
MadridSpain3573 km40 h 11 min

* Flying into Bucharest or Constanta is usually faster than driving for guests coming from further away in Europe.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need my own car to get to Holbina?

Not necessarily. You can fly into Bucharest or Constanta, and we can help arrange the transfer to Dunavatul de Jos. If you drive, secure parking is available at Pensiunea Califar.

Where do I leave my car safely?

Secure parking is in the courtyard of Pensiunea Califar in Dunavatul de Jos, the boarding point for the boat transfer to the resort.

How long is the boat transfer from Dunavatul de Jos?

About 45 minutes through the Delta channels. The transfer is included in every package and is arranged at a time agreed with reception.

Does Holbina have a helipad?

Yes, the resort has its own helipad for special situations.

How far in advance do I need to confirm my arrival time?

The boat transfer is arranged directly with reception once your booking is confirmed, at a time that suits you -- you never need to find your own boat.

Plan your stay at Holbina

Contact us for reservations and personalised offers.