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2-week Romania Train Itinerary
StartBucharest
Duration2 weeks
TypeLoop
Legs7
Itinerary Overview
Leg 1: Bucharest to Brasov
Train|Direct
2h30
Additional information
- There are frequent trains throughout the day.
Recommended duration
- 2 days in Brasov.
What to do in Brasov?
- Medieval Town: Black Church, Council Square, Medieval city walls.
- Nature and Outdoor Activities Nearby: Hiking and skiing in Carpathian Mountains.
- Culture: Brasov History Museum.
Leg 2: Brasov to Sinaia
Train|Direct
1h00
Additional information
- There are frequent trains throughout the day.
Recommended duration
- Day trip to Sinaia.
What to do in Sinaia?
- Stunning Peles Castle: Neo-Renaissance masterpiece surrounded by Carpathina mountains.
- Nature: Nestled in Buchegi Mountains, opportunity for hiking, skiing, cable car rides with stunning views.
- Mountain Resort Town: Popular relaxation retreat destination with elegant villas and cozy cafes.
Leg 3: Brasov to Sibiu
Train|Direct
2h50
Additional information
- There are 3 InterRegional trains a day.
- There are other direct trains going to Sibiu (regional ones but they take up to 4h).
Recommended duration
- 1-2 days in Sibiu.
What to do in Sibiu?
- Medieval Town: Historic center is UNESCO site: Large Square (Piata Mare), Council Tower and Lutheran Cathedral.
- Culture: Sibiu Internatioanl Theatre Festival, Astra Film Festival, Brukenthal National Museum.
- Picturesque Streets and Bridges: Strada Nicolae Balcescu street, Bridge of Lies.
Leg 4: Sibiu to Sighisoara
Train|Direct
2h15
Additional information
- There are only a few trains per day.
Recommended duration
- 1 day in Sighisoara.
What to do in Sighisoara?
- Medieval Citadel: UNESCO site - cobbled streets, colorful building and fortified walls.
- Birthplace of Vlad the Impaler: Visit the birthhouse of Vlad the Impaler.
- Festivals: Medieval Festival with performances, craft and traditional music.
Leg 5: Sighisoara to Cluj-Napoca
Train|Direct
3h30
Additional information
- There is one direct train per day.
Recommended duration
- 2 days in Cluj-Napoca.
What to do in Cluj-Napoca?
- Historic Landmarks and Baroque Architecture: St. Michael's Church, Banffy Palace, Matthias Corvinus House, Union Square.
- Culture and Academic Scene: University city withnumerous theaters, art galleries and music festivals, National Museum of Transylvanian History.
- Green Spaces: Central Park, Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden.
Leg 6: Cluj-Napoca to Timisoara
Train|Direct
7h30 to 8h00
Additional information
- There are 2 direct trains a day (one night train at 00:35AM and another one at 3:20PM).
Recommended duration
- 2 days in Timisoara.
What to do in Timisoara?
- Historic Squares and Architecture: Union Square (Piata Unirii), Victory Square (Piata Victoriei) with baroque and secessionist buildings.
- Cultural and Historical Significance: Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral, Huniade Castle, Memorial Museum of the 1989 Revolution.
- Livery Parks and Gardens: Central Park Roses park.
Leg 7: Timisoara to Bucharest
Train|Direct
10h00
Operator(s):CFR Calatori (Interregional)
Additional information
- There are 3 direct trains per day (2 day trains and 1 night train).
Recommended duration
- 1-2 days in Bucharest.
What to do in Bucharest?
- History and Architecture: Palace of Parliament, Old Town, Romanian Athenaeum.
- Parks: Herastrau Park, Cismigiu Gardens.
- Culture: Village Museum, National Muserum of Art.