Brașov, Bran and Bușteni from Sinaia

October 31, 2026

The way you travel decides which outings are realistic from Sinaia. This page groups them by mode of transport rather than by sight, and notes the costs and limits that go with each. Prices are in Romanian lei.

By train

Sinaia is a stop on the electrified main line that joins Bucharest Gara de Nord with Brașov. The ride south to the capital takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. The line north goes on towards Brașov. How many trains run, and which operator runs them, varies, so use cfrcalatori.ro or infofer.ro to plan. Going by rail saves you from the queues that form on the DN1 road at weekends.

Brașov Old Town sits about 45 km north of Sinaia. Its Council Square and Black Church are the usual first stops.

By car

A car makes the Brașov area a single long loop. Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress are both reached by way of Brașov, so plan them as a pair and check opening times and prices before you leave. Libearty Bear Sanctuary is at Zărnești in Brașov County, about 1.25 hours by road from Sinaia. Ask the sanctuary directly about booking and entry fees.

A closer drive is Bușteni, about 10 km north, where Cantacuzino Castle stands. It is a Neo-Romanian castle from 1911, and its outdoor spaces appeared as Nevermore Academy in the Wednesday series, which was shot outside only. A recent guide shows opening Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 19:00 and Friday to Sunday until 20:00, so ring ahead or look at castelulcantacuzino.ro.

By cable car

From Bușteni a separate cable car climbs to the Bucegi plateau at Babele. It does not belong to the same operator as Sinaia’s lifts, and adults have reported paying 215 to 230 lei return. Wind stops it often, so go on a calm, clear day and look at the station’s notices before paying.

Timing around the castles

Peleș and Pelișor are shut on Mondays and Tuesdays, which makes those the days to spend away from Sinaia. In 2026 Peleș is also closed from 2 November to 1 December, and Pelișor until 3 November, so a trip to Brașov can fill the gap when interiors are out of reach.

Bears on the road and trail

Wild brown bears move through the woods and along the road to Cota 1400, and people have been fined for feeding them from cars. The fine runs from 10,000 to 30,000 lei. Never stop to feed or photograph a bear. If you find one beside the road, stay in your car, and report a bear in a settlement on 112.

Booking

Group tours that cover Brașov and the castles can be searched on GetYourGuide or Viator . Train details are at cfrcalatori.ro and infofer.ro .