How to travel from Bucharest to Sinaia, Romania

The distance between Bucharest and Sinaia is around 121km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bucharest to Sinaia by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Sinaia.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    $3($3)
Operated by

Romanian Railways (CFR)

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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Câmpina and then to Sinaia.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
Operated by

Autogara Com Cord Group

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sinaia.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    $80($80)
Operated by

Transport Airport Bucharest

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car
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Drive

Drive to Sinaia.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance137km (85 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucharest and Sinaia

There are several options for getting from Bucharest to Sinaia by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $3.

The distance between Bucharest and Sinaia is around 121km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Bucharest and Sinaia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Sinaia is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx $3.

The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and Sinaia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and Sinaia. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bucharest and Sinaia with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.

Romanian Railways (CFR), Regio Călători, S.C. Softrans S.R.L. and Transferoviar Calatori run train services between Bucharest and Sinaia. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bucharest and Sinaia. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bucharest to Sinaia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Câmpina. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Autogara Com Cord Group and DST Ploiesti run regular bus services between Bucharest and Sinaia. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bucharest to Sinaia. We recommend that you take the train to Sinaia. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Sinaia is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) (OTP) which is approximately 96km (59 miles) from Sinaia. Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) (SBZ) and Târgu Mureș International Airport (TGM) (TGM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bucharest and Sinaia. The distance is around 137km (85 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Sinaia is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around $3.

How do I get from Bucharest to Sinaia

Compare travel optionsbetween Bucharest and Sinaia

Transport options from Bucharest to Sinaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
$3($3)
hourly121km (75 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
hourly140km (87 miles)
Taxi
1h 40m
$80($80)
on demand137km (85 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
$22($22)
on demand137km (85 miles)

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Airports near Sinaia

The following major airports near Sinaia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.

OTP
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
International Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Sinaia
SBZ
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Sinaia
TGM
Târgu Mureș International Airport (TGM)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Sinaia