How to get from Brașov to Bran Castle
Bran is the most popular day trip from Brașov and easy to do independently. The main decision is bus, car or tour.
Ways to get to Bran
bus
Public bus
- Time
- about 55 min from Autogara 2 (about 70 min from Autogara 1)
- Cost
- 12–15 lei one way
- Best for
- Independent, budget
Departs Autogara 2 (Bartolomeu), with some Transbus runs starting at Autogara 1 by the train station. Frequency: roughly hourly through the day, daily.
car
Self-drive
- Time
- Depends on traffic
- Cost
- Fuel + parking
- Best for
- Combining Bran and Râșnov
taxi
Taxi
- Time
- Depends on traffic
- Cost
- Agree price in advance
- Best for
- Small groups, flexibility
tour
Guided tour
- Time
- Half or full day
- Cost
- set by each operator — get a written quote
- Best for
- Context and zero logistics
Planning the visit
Book or check Bran Castle tickets before you go, especially in summer. Allow time for queues and for the village itself.
Bran pairs naturally with Râșnov Fortress on the way back. For a full breakdown of the bus, see Brașov to Bran by bus.
Compare your options
Bran Castle: official tickets
Official tickets
Official operatorBran Castle (official)
Bran Castle entry tickets
- Price:
- 120 lei (standard tour)
- Opening times: to 1 Nov: Tue–Sun 09:00–19:00, Mon 12:00–19:00; from 2 Nov: Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00, Mon 12:00–18:00 (last entry times)
Source: bran-castle.com · checked 2026-10-04
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FAQs
How far is Bran Castle from Brașov?
Bran is 30 km (DN73) from Brașov.
Can I visit Bran Castle without a tour?
Yes. Public buses run from Brașov and tickets are sold at the castle and online (bran-castle.com).
When is Bran Castle open?
to 1 Nov: Tue–Sun 09:00–19:00, Mon 12:00–19:00; from 2 Nov: Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00, Mon 12:00–18:00 (last entry times).
Is Bran Castle really Dracula's castle?
Bran's link to Vlad III and to Stoker's novel is loose. The castle's own history — and its role as a royal residence of Queen Marie — is the more interesting story.
Sources and verification
Where each time-sensitive detail on this page comes from, and where to check the ones that change often.
- Main Bran bus operatorVerified 2026-10-04 · transbus.autogari.ro
- Bran bus departure point in BrașovVerified 2026-10-04 · transbus.autogari.ro
- Bran bus journey timeVerified 2026-10-04 · transbus.autogari.ro
- Bran bus fareVerified 2026-10-04 · autogari.ro
- Brașov to Bran distanceVerified 2026-10-04 · bran-castle.com
- Bran Castle adult ticketVerified 2026-10-04 · bran-castle.com
- Bran Castle opening hoursVerified 2026-10-04 · bran-castle.com
- Bran bus frequencyVerified 2026-10-04 · transbus.autogari.ro
- Official ticket websiteVerified 2026-10-04 · bran-castle.com