Brașov to Râșnov Fortress: what's open and how to get there
Râșnov sits on the road to Bran, so it's an easy half day or a stop on the way to the castle. Check the citadel's status first — it has changed.
Ways to get to Râșnov
bus
RATBV bus 130
- Time
- see the stop times on the RATBV line 130 timetable
- Cost
- 7 lei single (valid 90 min on lines 130/131 and Brașov urban lines)
- Best for
- Budget day trip
RATBV metropolitan line 130 between Stadionul Municipal (Brașov) and Râșnov (line 131 also serves the Brașov–Râșnov fare zone). Pay with a contactless card at the validator or via the 24Pay app.
taxi
Taxi or app ride
- Time
- Depends on traffic
- Cost
- Metered or app-quoted
- Best for
- Groups of 3–4 splitting the fare
Agree the return pick-up or use an app to come back.
car
Self-drive
- Time
- Depends on traffic
- Cost
- Fuel + parking in Râșnov
- Best for
- Râșnov + Bran + Libearty in one day
tour
Private tour
- Time
- Half or full day
- Cost
- set by each operator — get a written quote
- Best for
- Bran + Râșnov without timetables
Compare your options
Official information: Râșnov
Official tickets
Official operatorRâșnov Town Hall (official)
Râșnov Citadel Garden and Báthory Tower access
- Price:
- 10 lei (over 12s; under 12s free), card only, bought on site
- the medieval citadel is closed for restoration; only the Citadel Garden and Báthory Tower can be visited
- Tickets: 10 lei (over 12s; under 12s free), card only, bought on site
Source: primariarasnov.ro · checked 2026-10-04
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Before you go
- ✓the medieval citadel is closed for restoration; only the Citadel Garden and Báthory Tower can be visited — don't plan around the inner fortress.
- ✓Bring a bank card: 10 lei (over 12s; under 12s free), card only, bought on site.
- ✓Getting up the hill: an inclined lift runs from Piața Unirii (behind the House of Culture) up the citadel hill; fares and winter operating days are set by the lift operator — check before you go, or walk up the forest path.
Râșnov on its own vs combined with Bran
| Plan | Time needed | Works best by |
|---|---|---|
| Râșnov only | Half day | Bus or taxi |
| Râșnov + Bran | Full day | Car or tour; by bus, return to Brașov between the two |
| Râșnov + Bran + Libearty | Long full day | Car or private tour — see Libearty guide |
FAQs
Is Râșnov Fortress open?
Partly. the medieval citadel is closed for restoration; only the Citadel Garden and Báthory Tower can be visited. Access costs 10 lei (over 12s; under 12s free), card only, bought on site. Garden hours: June–August 09:00–19:00; rest of the year 09:00–17:00.
Is there a bus from Brașov to Râșnov?
Yes. RATBV metropolitan line 130 between Stadionul Municipal (Brașov) and Râșnov (line 131 also serves the Brașov–Râșnov fare zone). Fare: 7 lei single (valid 90 min on lines 130/131 and Brașov urban lines). Check the RATBV timetable before you travel.
Can I do Râșnov and Bran in one day by bus?
Only with planning: the Transbus Bran route doesn't list a Râșnov stop, so you would return to Brașov between bus 130 and the Bran bus. A car or tour is simpler. See Brașov to Bran by bus.
Sources and verification
Where each time-sensitive detail on this page comes from, and where to check the ones that change often.
- Bus fare Brașov–RâșnovVerified 2026-10-04 · ratbv.ro
- Râșnov Citadel statusVerified 2026-10-04 · primariarasnov.ro
- Buses Brașov–RâșnovVerified 2026-10-04 · ratbv.ro
- Citadel Garden & Báthory Tower ticketVerified 2026-10-04 · primariarasnov.ro
- Citadel Garden opening hoursVerified 2026-10-04 · cetatea-rasnov.ro
- Bus journey time Brașov–RâșnovCheck before travel · ratbv.ro
- Inclined lift to the citadelCheck before travel · asaltulcetatii.ro