Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress: a day trip from Brașov

Bran Castle is about 25–30 km from Brașov's old town, and Râșnov Fortress is on the way, about 15 km out. You can see both in one day by bus, by car or on a guided tour. Opening times and prices change, so check the official websites before you go.

Getting there

• By bus: buses to Râșnov and Bran leave from Brașov's Bus Station 2 (Autogara 2), roughly every 30 minutes on weekdays and less often at weekends; the ride to Bran takes about 45–60 minutes.
• By car or taxi: about 40–50 minutes to Bran, depending on traffic.
• On a guided tour: convenient if you want to see more places the same day.

Bran Castle

Known around the world as “Dracula's Castle”, Bran Castle is a medieval fortress on a rock at the old border between Transylvania and Wallachia, later a residence of Queen Marie of Romania. It is open every day; on Mondays it opens only at midday. Arrive early, especially in summer and at weekends, to avoid queues. Tickets and current opening times: bran-castle.com.

Râșnov Fortress

A peasant fortress on a hill above the town of Râșnov, with views of the Bucegi and Piatra Craiului mountains. Stop here on the way back from Bran: it is halfway to Brașov.

A simple plan for the day

1. Morning: bus or car to Bran, visit the castle.
2. Lunch in Bran.
3. Afternoon: Râșnov Fortress.
4. Evening: back in the old town, dinner at one of our recommended restaurants.

Where to start from

From the old town it is easy to reach the bus station or drive out of the city, and in the evening you walk back to dinner on Council Square. See our apartments in Brașov's historic center, our 2-day itinerary and the Peleș Castle and Sinaia day trip.

Frequently asked questions

How much time do I need for Bran and Râșnov?

A full day, including travel.

Is Bran Castle open on Mondays?

Yes, but from midday. Check the official website for current times.

Can I go without a car?

Yes, by bus from Brașov's Bus Station 2.