7-Day Transylvania by Train: Bucharest, Peleș, Brașov, Sighișoara & Sibiu
Experience Romania most legendary landscapes entirely by rail. Starting in Bucharest, stop in Sinaia for neo-Renaissance Peleș Castle, base in mountain-framed Brașov, step back into medieval history in Sighișoara, and wander the distinctive eye-roofed squares of Sibiu.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Bucharest Old Town & Palace of Parliament
BucharestTour the colossal Palace of the Parliament (€12). Stroll Calea Victoriei and eat traditional sarmale at Caru’ cu Bere (€10).
Prahova Valley Train & Peleș Castle
SinaiaTake morning train to Sinaia (€7). Walk through the royal park to tour the spectacular interior of Peleș Castle (€10). Afternoon train to Brașov (€4).
Brașov Council Square & Black Church
BrașovVisit the Black Church (€3) to view the Anatolian rug collection. Hike Mount Tâmpa to the summit sign for sweeping vistas.
Râșnov Fortress & Bran Castle Day Trip
BrașovTake regional bus to Râșnov fortress and Bran Castle (€12). Return to Brașov for craft beer and dinner on Republicii.
Train to Sighișoara Citadel
SighișoaraTake CFR train to Sighișoara (€9). Climb the 14th-century Clock Tower (€3.20) and walk through the Covered Stairway to the Church on the Hill.
Coach to Sibiu: The Town with Eyes
SibiuTake coach to Sibiu (€8). Explore the Grand Square (Piața Mare), cross the Bridge of Lies, and climb the Council Tower (€0.40).
Return Train to Bucharest
BucharestTake CFR InterRegio train through the Olt River gorge back to Bucharest Gara de Nord (€14).
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