Brașov Railway Station connects the historic region of Transylvania with Bucharest and other major corridors: Main Line 300 connects Bucharest and Transylvania through various cities, and the journey from Bucharest to Brasov takes about 2 hours. Trains connect Brasov to Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Satu Mare, with regional and local trains providing service within Brașov County and surrounding counties as well. On the Brasov–Bucharest line, trains call at a number of intermediate stops before reaching Bucuresti Nord, including a short Ploiești Vest stay and a Ploiești Sud stay, followed by a București Triaj HC stay just before arrival. Main Line 200 connects Brașov to western Romania and Hungary, with trains heading west toward Timișoara Nord making a Curtici stay near the border, while Main Line 400 connects Brașov to northern destinations in the Eastern Carpathians via a Miercurea Ciuc stay, a Gheorgheni stay, a Siculeni stay, a Tușnad Sat stop and a Băile Tușnad HM halt, with smaller local halts at Mândra Oltului HM, Stupini HM and Pajura HM along the way.
Bulevardul Gării 1A, Brasov, Romania
Popular questions
Brasov functions as a major junction rather than a simple terminus station, since it's strategically positioned at the confluence of several major rail lines connecting Transylvania to the rest of the country.
Trolleybus 7 connects the station to the city, along with buses 4, 23, and 25 — Bus number 4 connects the station to Plaza Unirii specifically — plus taxis and ridesharing apps for travelers who'd rather skip the bus station.
Yes, arriving early is recommended, since ticketing and reaching the correct platform through the underground pedestrian tunnel can take a few extra minutes.
Yes, the station offers a restaurant and other food options for travelers, along with ATM access and public restrooms.
Yes, ticketing options include purchasing online, in addition to ticket machines and staffed counters at the station.
Seat reservations depend on the train type and operator — long-distance and international services typically offer reserved seats, while some regional trains operate on a first-come basis.
Yes, Brasov Railway Station is one of the busiest train stations in the country, sitting at the confluence of several major rail lines connecting Transylvania to the rest of Romania.
Brașov station offers a waiting area, ticket counters and machines, a restaurant, and connections to buses, trolleybuses and taxis right outside the entrance.
Yes — a Timișoara Nord stay appears on Main Line 200 services, which connect Brasov to western Romania and onward toward Hungary.
A Brasov stay typically includes access to food options, ATM access, public restrooms, and a waiting area for passengers at the station.
Yes, a Sibiu stay is available on services connecting Brasov to Transylvania and onward toward Bucharest.
Vințu de Jos is an intermediate stop on the line running west from Brasov toward Transylvania's interior, en route to Cluj-Napoca and Sibiu.
Yes, Beclean pe Someș is a stop along the northern regional corridor from Brasov, on the way toward Satu Mare and Baia Mare.
Pavilion CFR Brașov Triaj is a technical railway facility associated with the marshalling yard near Brasov Railway Station, used for servicing and staging trains.