Some of the week-ends, the traffic on Prahova valley, between Bucharest and Brasov, might become a nightmare. The train is the appropriate solution. There are now some good trains, clean and cheap, run by private and public companies.

With Softrans or Astra Trans Carpatic and from Bucharest you would be in Sinaia, for a visit to Peles Castle for example, in 1h30mins., while with Regio Calatori it takes 2h15 mins. but very cheap (around 4 euros).

For about an hour, from Campina to Brasov, the views over Bucegi, Postavaru and Piatra Mare massifs are simply amazing.

Bucegi Mountains

Unspoiled nature

On TRANSFAGARASAN Mountain Road to the HEART of TRANSYLVANIA