Bucharest to Brașov by train
The train from București Nord to Brașov is the standard way between the capital and Transylvania, climbing through the Prahova Valley past Sinaia and Predeal.
The route at a glance
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Distance by rail | 166 km |
| Journey time | about 2 h 35 min on Transferoviar's InterRegio trains; other trains vary |
| Trains per day | see the CFR Călători route search for your date |
| Transferoviar timetable | two InterRegio trains each way: dep. București Nord 06:52 and 13:15 (arr. Brașov 09:28 and 15:52); dep. Brașov 09:49 and 16:48 |
| Main stops | Ploiești Vest, Câmpina, Comarnic, Sinaia, Bușteni, Azuga, Predeal |
| Arriving in Brașov | Brașov station is outside the Old Town — bus 4, A1 or taxi |
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Where to check trains and buy tickets
Train tickets
Official operatorCFR Călători (national railway)
Train times and tickets from Brașov (all CFR routes)
- Price:
- See the official site
- Official timetable search
- Online tickets for CFR Călători trains
Source: bilete.cfrcalatori.ro
Check trains on CFR Călători (opens in a new tab)Train tickets
Official operatorTransferoviar Călători (rail operator)
București Nord ↔ Brașov InterRegio trains
- Price:
- See the official site
- two InterRegio trains each way: dep. București Nord 06:52 and 13:15 (arr. Brașov 09:28 and 15:52); dep. Brașov 09:49 and 16:48
Source: transferoviarcalatori.ro · checked 2026-10-04
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Booking and travelling, step by step
- ✓Search your date on the CFR Călători route search and on Transferoviar's timetable — they sell their own tickets separately.
- ✓Book ahead for weekends and public holidays.
- ✓Keep your ticket on your phone or printed; conductors check on board.
- ✓At Brașov, buses 4 and A1 run from the station (Gara Brașov) to Livada Poștei.
Train or something else?
| If you… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Want a predictable journey time | Train — not affected by DN1 road traffic |
| Are starting at Bucharest Airport | See OTP to Brașov — airport train, then this line |
| Want to stop at Peleș on the way | Get off at Sinaia — see Peleș Castle |
| Are 3–4 people with lots of luggage | Compare a private transfer's per-vehicle price |
Breaking the journey at Sinaia
Sinaia is a stop on the same line, so you can visit Peleș Castle on the way and continue to Brașov on a later train. Check the seasonal closure first: Peleș closed 2 Nov – 1 Dec 2026; Pelișor closed 28 Sep – 3 Nov 2026 (conservation).
If you'll have bags with you, plan where to leave them — see luggage storage at Brașov station for the Brașov end.
FAQs
How long is the train from Bucharest to Brașov?
about 2 h 35 min on Transferoviar's InterRegio trains; other trains vary. Check your specific train, as stopping patterns differ.
Which station do trains to Brașov leave from in Bucharest?
București Nord (Gara de Nord), which is also where the airport train arrives.
Where do I buy tickets?
On the operator's own site: CFR Călători for its trains, Transferoviar Călători for its InterRegio trains. Tickets from one operator aren't valid on the other's trains.
Is the Bucharest to Brașov train a good day trip?
It's possible, but even the fastest trains listed here take over 5 hours for the return trip. Most visitors stay at least one night in Brașov.
Sources and verification
Where each time-sensitive detail on this page comes from, and where to check the ones that change often.
- Train journey time Bucharest–BrașovVerified 2026-10-04 · transferoviarcalatori.ro
- București Nord to Brașov by railVerified 2026-10-04 · transferoviarcalatori.ro
- Rail operators București Nord–BrașovVerified 2026-10-04 · transferoviarcalatori.ro
- Main stops on the lineVerified 2026-10-04 · transferoviarcalatori.ro
- Train fare Bucharest–BrașovCheck before travel · bilete.cfrcalatori.ro
- Trains per day Bucharest–BrașovCheck before travel · bilete.cfrcalatori.ro
- Transferoviar trains București Nord–BrașovVerified 2026-10-04 · transferoviarcalatori.ro
- Peleș seasonal closureVerified 2026-10-04 · peles.ro