Itinerary · 3 days
Transylvania in a weekend
Brașov, Bran, Sighișoara and Sibiu in three full days
Duration
3 days
Distance
~380 km
Pace
Brisk but doable
Best time
Year-round; loveliest May–October
Best for
City breaks, couples, first time in Transylvania
A long weekend is enough to taste the heart of Transylvania. Three medieval towns — Brașov, Sighișoara and Sibiu — plus the country's most famous castle, Bran, in a tight, logical loop. It's the perfect route for anyone short on time who still wants castles, citadels and fairy-tale squares.
The key to this trip
Rent a car and drive it yourself
This route is built for a rental car — total freedom, no fixed schedules.
Day by day
- 1
Day 1 — Brașov & Bran
Brașov's old town, the Black Church, the Council Square, then Bran Castle and Râșnov citadel. Night in Brașov.
- 2
Day 2 — Sighișoara
Drive to the inhabited medieval citadel of Sighișoara: the Clock Tower, the guild towers, the 15th-century atmosphere. Night in the citadel or push on to Sibiu.
- 3
Getting to Romania
Flights, transfer & car
Fly into Romania
Compare fares to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and regional airports — Cluj, Sibiu, Iași, Timișoara.
Airport transfer
Private, fixed-price door-to-door transfer — driver waiting from the moment you land.
Rent a car — see the real Romania
A rental car is the key to Romania: the Transfăgărășan, the painted monasteries of Bucovina, mountain roads and the villages of Maramureș that no train reaches.
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Tours & activities
Guided tours, day trips and hand-picked experiences via GetYourGuide — free cancellation on most.
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Where to stay on this route
Frequently asked questions
Can it be done without a car?+
Brașov–Sighișoara–Sibiu are linked by train, but Bran and the Saxon villages need a car or an organised tour. A car is still the best option.
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