Bucharest to Sinaia: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 112 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train Direct | Softrans | About 1h 35m |
RON 32.50
Published fare
Fare source checked: 12 Sep 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Softrans |
Dep: București Nord
Arr: Sinaia railway station
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Softrans adult RegioExpress fare 32.50 RON. Allow roughly 1h30–1h40 on a faster service, then the uphill approach to Peleș. Match the train to the castle’s timed ticket and opening day. |
Choosing your journey
Take a train to Sinaia for Peleș, but book the castle time around the uphill approach and the return journey.
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Choose the train and castle slot together
Sinaia is served by trains from București Nord, including Softrans and CFR. Around 1 hour 30 minutes is a useful guide for a faster service; check your actual departure. Softrans publishes a 32.50 RON adult fare. This is its own ticket, not a fare valid across all Romanian rail operators.
Leave time between the station and Peleș
The castle is uphill from the railway station. Plan the walk or local ride before choosing a timed admission, particularly with luggage. Peleș normally opens Wednesday to Sunday and its ground-and-first-floor adult visit costs 100 RON. Its annual conservation closure is separate from nearby Pelișor’s calendar.
Make the return part of the plan
For a day trip, choose a return service before settling on a late museum slot. If continuing to Brașov, confirm where your bags will stay during the visit and buy the onward ticket separately. Keep a wet-weather option in town if the museum is closed; an outdoor walk does not replace a booked interior visit.
Plan the arrival
Continue with the Sinaia guide when choosing a base and local visits. Add this journey separately to your daily spending plan. The distance above compares the city centres in a straight line; the route you travel can be longer.
