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Romania By Train
Discover the history and beauty of Romania when you travel by train through this mysterious land. Expect to see varied landscapes with breathtaking scenery, exciting cities, and stunning castles. A journey through Romania will leave you with impressions that you won't soon forget.
Train types in Romania
You can travel freely throughout Romania on trains operated by the Romanian railway company CFR (Căile Ferate Române). In addition to these domestic services, there are international trains to nearby countries. You can find times for Romanian trains in the Eurail timetable or on the website of CFR.
- Route map
- Domestic trains
- Night trains
Regional and Intercity trains in Romania
Regio (RE)
Slow trains with frequent stops, connecting smaller towns and villages along commuter routes.
Bicycles permitted on board. You need to buy a bike ticket.
Formerly known as "Personal" trains.
No reservation required.
InterRegio (IR)
Faster trains covering longer distances, stopping at important towns and cities.
Bicycles permitted on board. You need to buy a bike ticket.
Formerly known as "Rapid" and "Accelerat" trains.
Reservations are required on many routes.
Intercity (IC)
Fast trains connecting the main cities in Romania.
They also link to international destinations, mainly Budapest.
Reservations are required.
Special (S)
Vintage tourist trains on scenic routes.
Exceptional conditions apply.
Night trains in Romania
Intercity (IC) and InterRegio (IR) night trains
Couchettes and sleepers added to Intercity and InterRegio trains on overnight routes.
Reservations are required.
EuroNight (EN)
International night train connecting Bucharest with Budapest (Hungary) and Vienna (Austria).
Reservations are required.
Popular connections
- International routes
Here are some direct train routes linking Romania with popular cities in other European countries:
| Route | Which train? | Duration | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasov to Budapest (Hungary) | Intercity / EuroNight | 13 - 14 hours / 13.5 hours (overnight) | Required |
| Bucharest to Budapest (Hungary) | Intercity / EuroNight | 15 hours / 16 hours (overnight) | Required |
| Bucharest to Sofia (Bulgaria) | International Express | 9.5 hours | Required |
| Bucharest to Vienna (Austria) | EuroNight | 19 hours (overnight) | Required |
Reservations
How can I make reservations for trains in Romania?
At local train stations
Online: through our Reservation Service.
Phone: through the Deutsche Bahn booking centre. You can call DB 24/7 on +49 1806 996 633.
For more information about train reservation costs on Romanian railways, check our list of domestic train reservation fees.
Get your Pass for Romania
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Use your whole vacation to discover Romania by rail.
Standard prices from $ 80
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Be free to explore Romania and up to 32 other Eurail countries.
Standard prices from $ 185
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