How much does it cost?

From £455 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $615 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. All rail travel between Bucharest, Brasov, Sighisoara, Sibiu and back to Bucharest is included, using the Romanian rail network via Interrail Pass or point-to-point tickets, with seat reservations pre-booked.

Is this trip escorted or independent?

It is independent and self-guided. There is no tour manager, only a personalised travel app for itinerary, tickets, and city guides, plus 24/7 emergency support.

What class of train is used?

Standard class, with a First Class upgrade available as an optional extra for extra legroom and restaurant car access on many routes.

What hotels are included?

Handpicked accommodation each night, ranging from hostel to 4-star hotel, chosen by the traveller.

What is not included?

Optional extras such as flights, European SIM cards, airport transfers, and hop-on hop-off bus discounts are listed separately and are not part of the base package.

Interrailing Packages · Independent & Self-Guided rail package

Bucharest & Beyond

Independent 8-day rail loop from Bucharest through Transylvania's medieval towns

Interrailing Packages, part of Eurailing Packages Ltd, runs this 8-day, 7-night independent rail trip around Romania, starting and ending in Bucharest. After two nights in the capital, exploring the Palace of Parliament and the Old Town district of Lipscani, the route heads into Transylvania by train: three nights in Brasov beneath the Carpathian Mountains, a night in the walled medieval town of Sighisoara, and a night in Sibiu before the train ride back to Bucharest. There is no tour manager; travellers move between cities on their own using a trip app for tickets and city guides, with 24/7 emergency support if anything goes wrong. Accommodation is handpicked but left to the traveller's choice, from hostel dorms to 4-star hotels. The pace suits independent travellers and history lovers drawn to Transylvania's castles and medieval streets rather than those wanting a guided group tour.

What to know before you look closer

Accommodation is handpicked but not named in the evidence: travellers choose their own standard each night, from hostel to 4-star hotel, so the exact property depends on what is booked.
This is an independent, self-guided trip with no tour manager; support comes from a travel app and 24/7 emergency phone line rather than an escorted guide.
Bran Castle is listed as a highlight a short trip from Brasov, but it is not shown as part of the day-by-day rail itinerary, so confirm locally how to reach it.

Day by day

The operator's published day-by-day is incomplete (days 2, 4, 5 are not published). Day counts and hotel changes are not calculated from it.

Day 1overnight: Bucharest
Arrive: Bucharest
Romania's eclectic capital, the 'Little Paris of the East'. Palace of Parliament, the Old Town (Lipscani), Stavropoleos Monastery, the Romanian Athenaeum, and Herastrau Park. (2 nights)
Day 3overnight: Brașov
Arrive: Brașov
Medieval Transylvanian city framed by the Carpathian Mountains. The Black Church, Council Square (Piața Sfatului), Catherine's Gate, Tâmpa Mountain, and nearby Bran Castle. (3 nights)
Day 6overnight: Sighișoara
Arrive: Sighișoara
One of Europe's best-preserved medieval citadels (UNESCO), birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. The Clock Tower, the colourful Old Town, Vlad Dracula's House, and the Church on the Hill. (1 night)
Day 7overnight: Sibiu
Arrive: Sibiu
Transylvania's cultural heart and former European Capital of Culture. Large Square (Piața Mare), the 'Eyes of Sibiu' rooftops, the Bridge of Lies, the Evangelical Cathedral, and Brukenthal Palace.
Day 8rail
Return to Bucharest
Rail journey back to Bucharest to end the trip.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Bucharest's Old Town district of Lipscani and the Palace of Parliament, with a stop at the Stavropoleos Monastery.
Day 3Brasov's Black Church and Council Square (Piata Sfatului), with Bran Castle a short trip away.
Day 6Sighisoara's Clock Tower and the colourful streets of its UNESCO-listed medieval citadel, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler.
Day 7Sibiu's Large Square (Piata Mare) and the Bridge of Lies in Transylvania's former European Capital of Culture.

Included

All rail travel between Bucharest, Brașov, Sighișoara, Sibiu and back to Bucharest (Interrail Pass or point-to-point tickets, with compulsory seat reservations pre-booked)
Handpicked accommodation each night (hostel to 4-star hotel, your choice)
Personalised InterrailingPackages travel app - itinerary, tickets, city guides, offline access
24/7 emergency support
ABTOT financial protection
Free WiFi and luggage storage at accommodation partners
Complimentary FairFx/Wise travel currency cards

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £455 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $615 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. All rail travel between Bucharest, Brasov, Sighisoara, Sibiu and back to Bucharest is included, using the Romanian rail network via Interrail Pass or point-to-point tickets, with seat reservations pre-booked.
Is this trip escorted or independent?: It is independent and self-guided. There is no tour manager, only a personalised travel app for itinerary, tickets, and city guides, plus 24/7 emergency support.
What class of train is used?: Standard class, with a First Class upgrade available as an optional extra for extra legroom and restaurant car access on many routes.
What hotels are included?: Handpicked accommodation each night, ranging from hostel to 4-star hotel, chosen by the traveller.
What is not included?: Optional extras such as flights, European SIM cards, airport transfers, and hop-on hop-off bus discounts are listed separately and are not part of the base package.