On this post we will analyse the options to travel by train to Brasov, one of the most touristic cities in Romania in the heart of Transylvania

Brasov is in the heart of Transylvania, the iconic region of Romania famous for among other things… Vlad Tepes, more commonly known as Count Dracula.

But even if Brasov has a vast touristic potential and is visited by foreign tourists en-route from Budapest to Bucharest, Brasov still doesn’t have an airport (although one is being constructed for some years already), so the only way to reach this city is by train or driving. On this post we will access the railway options to travel by train to Brasov in Romania.

The Carpathian Mountains are surrounding Brasov and most of Transylvania, you can enjoy a train ride from Brasov to Sinaia, where the Peleș Castle, one of the most beautiful in the world is located.

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Trains from / to Brasov

Brasov is very well connected to other cities of Romania using the railway network of CFR – the Romanian public railway operator, and you can easily travel from / to the country’s capital Bucharest (Bucuresti) on a 2h30 min ride that runs multiple times a day.

From Brasov there are direct trains to other important cities in Transylvania such as Cluj-Napoca, Sighisoara and Sibiu. You won’t find problems travelling directly to most of the important cities in Romania, however a few of them will require changing trains.

The train station in Brasov is not so close to the main attractions of the city (Black Church, Old Town). If you have an early departure or late arrival, you may want to consider an accommodation near the station. 

International trains to Brasov

Brasov from / to Budapest, Hungary

If you are travelling from or to Hungary, there is one daily night train running from Budapest Keleti station to Bucuresti Gara de Nord which stops in Brasov.

It is a convenient train since ou can spend the night on a sleeping car and have a decent night of sleep, especially if you are doing this journey as part of a longer travel. Prices can be as low as 19 € if you get a second class seat using an special offer like this one, but you can expect a much higher rate for a bed on a sleeping car.

Brasov from / to Viena, Austria

There is also a train running daily from Bucharest to Viena, Austria which stops in Brasov, a long, yet interesting journey from a cosmopolitan Western European capital to the heart of Transylvania.

Buying Train Tickets in Brasov

If you want to book a train to Brasov online, you can buy tickets for the Romanian railway system using the CFR ticket portal. Even if the website looks a bit obsolete, it works, and you have the option to buy tickets in English.

You can use MasterCard and Visa card through the Romanian payment process Mobilpay.
Otherwise you can just go and buy the tickets at the station.

Other Resources for Traveling in Romania

If you are traveling in Romania you might want to check our guide on where to stay in Brasov and the best places to stay in Bucharest.

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Everybody who enjoys skiing knows that it is not necessarily a cheap activity. It involves a number of factors that end of weighing on your travel budget. Apart from the accommodation and food that involves all types of travel, a ski holiday often involves gear rental, extra fees for transporting the equipment, and expensive transport to remote ski resorts.

The goal of this post is to extend the number of days you can enjoy your ski holiday, but selecting ski resorts that have overall cheaper costs for the traveler.

Choosing the Cheapest Ski Resorts in Europe

The most popular ski resorts in Europe are located in Switzerland, France, Austria and Norway, but they are also among the most expensive ones. Finding a cheaper ski resort will not only save you money, but allow you the opportunity to escape the most crowded places.

There are several reasons that may influence on the price of a ski resort, and the cheapest ones may benefit from a number of factors. Among these, we can mention currency devaluation, low tax regimes, inexpensive cost of living in the country, simpler resort infrastructure.

The choice of an inexpensive, unusual ski resort is also appealing, not only in financial ways. It is the opportunity to discover places off the beaten track, and experience amazing slopes located in interesting coutries which have much more to offer other than its ski resorts.

List of the Cheapest Ski Resorts in Europe

Vitosha, Bulgaria

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria sits on the footsteps of the Mount Vitosha. This resort is not only one of the cheapest in Europe, but also one of the easiest to get too. You can easily fly to Sofia with a budget airline like Wizzair and from there it’s just a short trip to the Vitosha ski resort.

Website: //www.skivitosha.com/
Ski Pass Ticket Price from: 20 €

Mavrovo, Macedonia

Located at the Bistra Massif, in Western Macedonia, the region of the Mavrovo ski resort has also a national park and the beautiful Lake Mavrovo. The ski resort is called Zare Lazareski and its lifts an handle a traffic of up to 5000 people per hour.

Website: //www.skimavrovo.com/
Ski Pass Ticket Price from: 25 €

Kolasin, Montenegro

The town of Kolasin in Montenegro is home of the Kolasin 1450 Ski Resort. Its 6 lifts cover an area of 14 Km of Slopes. Montenegro has most of its territory situated on the Dinaric Alps and apart from this ski resorts, it also offers a range of mountain related activities.

Website: //kolasin1450.com/en/
Ski Pass Ticket Price from: 25 €

Zlatibor, Serbia

The town of Zlatibor was build thanks to the growing tourist activity in this mountainous homonym region.  The Tornik Ski Resort is a rather small one with just 3 lifts, but its breathtaking scenery and extremely budget ski passes make of it an attractive option for someone looking for an adventure without spending too much.

Website: //www.skijalistasrbije.rs/en
Ski Pass Ticket Price from: 20 €

Jahorina, Bosnia and Hezegovina

The Jahorina Ski Resort is one of the most prestigious ones as it was one of the locations for the 1984 Sarajevo Olympic Winter Games. It located relatively close to Sarajevo, which has an international airport and other ski resorts in its vicinity.

Website: //oc-jahorina.com/
Ski Pass Ticket Price from: 25 €

Paltinis, Romania

This Romanian a ski resort town not far from Sibiu, in the Transylvanian region of Romania. There are many ski resorts in Romania, being probably Poiana Brasov the most famous. The resort town of Paltinis is home to the Arena Platos Ski Resort. You can get pretty good deal such as 99 € for 5 days of ski pass with an instructor and accommodation included.

Website: //arenaplatos.ro/vara/
Ski Pass Ticket Price from: 22 €

Zakopane, Poland

The town of Zakopane is the most famous ski resort in Poland. In fact, it is also one of the most visited ones in Central Europe. It is situated on the High Tatras mountain chain and boasts a big infrastructure for winter sports without the prices you will find in France or Switzerland. The “Morskie Oko” – Eye of the Sea is also located next to the city urban area.

Website: //www.zakopane.pl/en/sports/ski-resorts
Ski Pass Ticket Price from: 18 €

If you know any other resort that you think deserves to be included in this list of the cheapest ski resorts in Europe, please leave a comment below and write us on our Facebook page.

Other Resources for Traveling in Europe

If you are traveling in Europe you might want to check some of our other guides to the region. Check where to stay in Bratislava and the best places to stay in Brasov, Romania.

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