Welcome to our ultimate Romania travel hub! Packed with stunning medieval citadels, legendary castles, and rich cultural heritage, Romania is a phenomenal destination for independent slow travellers. Exploring this country at a slower pace allows you to truly immerse yourself in its timeless landscapes and historic towns.
On this page, we compile our growing collection of first-hand travel guides across Romania. Follow our journeys as we navigate through historic regions using national railways, private trains, local buses, and overland routes—sharing practical transport survival tips, world heritage discoveries, and castle guides.
Bookmark this page as we continue to hit the rails and expand this guide with more historic towns, scenic train routes, and hidden gems across Romania!
🇯🇵 このページを日本語で読む: ルーマニア個人旅行ガイド：スロートラベルで巡る中世の街並みとローカル鉄道の旅
Bucharest & Cross-Border Transit Survival
Our journey begins with practical entry and exit transit. Learn how to cross the border from Bulgaria by train, navigate to the airport, and review your flight out to London.
- ➡ Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest by Train: A Complete DIY Border Crossing Guide via Gorna Oryahovica
- ➡ Bus journey from Sibiu to Bucharest Airport
- ➡ Flying from Bucharest to London with Romanian Tarom Airlines!
Sinaia & Braşov: Castles, Hidden Churches & Private Trains
Heading into the heart of the mountains. Explore the stunning Peleş Castle, historical highlights of Braşov, the iconic Dracula’s Castle, and tips on accidentally capturing a local private train.
- ➡ Bucharest to Sinaia: Train Journey with Romanian Railway
- ➡ Visiting Peleş Castle and Other Attractions: Sightseeing in Sinaia
- ➡ Sinaia to Braşov “No Train”? We took the Private Train (Regio Călători) accidentally
- ➡ Braşov Highlights: Sightseeing and Attractions
- ➡ How to get to Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) from Brasov: Bus Timetable & Prices (2026 Update)
- ➡ How to Visit Hărman Fortified Church: A Hidden Gem Near Braşov
Sighişoara & Sibiu: Medieval Citadels & Fortified World Heritage
Delve deeper into Transylvania. Discover the colorful medieval streets of Sighişoara, navigate scenic train journeys, hitchhike to the fortified church of Biertan, and enjoy free sightseeing in Sibiu.
- ➡ Braşov to Sighişoara: Train Journey
- ➡ Walking Tour highlights in Sighişoara: Free Sightseeing and Attractions
- ➡ Biertan Fortified Church Highlights and How to Get there from Sighişoara: Visiting World Heritage Site Hitchhiking
- ➡ Sighişoara to Sibiu Romania Train Journey
- ➡ Walking around Sibiu: Free Sightseeing and Attractions