Brașov Train Station (Gara Brașov) is the main railway station in Brașov, in Brașov County, and is located to the northeast of the city’s center. The train station is located at the confluence of several railway lines in Romania, making it an important station with over 140 daily departures in 7 different directions.
History Of Brașov Train Station
The first railway station in Brașov was opened on 30 March 1873 to complete the rail connection from Budapest (Hungary) via Cluj-Napoca and Sighișoara to Brașov. In 1879, the line to Bucharest was opened.
During the First World War, the station building was severely damaged but rebuilt again afterward. During the Second World War the building was destroyed again by a bombing and a fire, after which a new train station was built in its current location, about 1.5 kilometers from the original station. The new railway station was opened in 1962 and on 1 August 1963, the inauguration of the first electric locomotive in the country was celebrated on the Brașov – Predeal railway line.
Train Companies And Routes At Brașov Train Station
There are multiple railway companies operating trains running to and from Brașov Train Station:
- CFR Călători is Romania’s national railway company and the largest operator of train routes at Brașov Train Station, including regional lines and long-distance services to Bucharest North, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Satu Mare, and Constanța, and international lines to Budapest (Hungary) and Vienna (Austria).
- Regio Călători also operates several regional lines to nearby towns, and long-distance services to Bucharest North, Constanța, and Iași.
- Transferoviar Călători operates direct rail services to Bucharest North and Cluj-Napoca.
- Astra Trans Carpatic also operates a connection between Brașov and Bucharest North.
- Softrans operates a route to Bucharest North and Craiova.
You can find live departure and arrival information on the website of Căile Ferate Române.
Buying Train Tickets At Brașov Train Station
Where you can buy your tickets depends on the rail company you’re traveling with, but in most cases, you can buy them either at the train station or online.
- CFR Călători: Tickets can be bought at one of the ticket counters or vending machines inside the train station, via certified travel agencies, or online via the website of CFR Călători or their mobile app.
- Regio Călători: Tickets can be purchased at their ticket office at the train station or online via their website.
- Transferoviar Călători: Tickets can be purchased at their ticket office at the train station, via their website, or mobile app.
- Astra Trans Carpatic: Tickets can be purchased at their ticket office at the train station or online via their website.
- Softrans: Tickets can be bought online via their website.
Getting To And From Brașov Train Station
The railway station is located in the Tractorul neighborhood to the north of the modern city center. By foot it’s a 10-minute walk to European Council Square (Piața Consiliul Europei) in the modern center, and a 45-minute walk to Council Square (Piața Sfatului) in the historic old town.
You can also get to and from the train station by bus, as many of the urban city buses terminate in front of the station exit or stop on Bulevardul Gării. Bus tickets can be purchased from the ticket booth at the bus stop, or from the bus driver at a surcharge. Single-journey tickets cost 4 lei and are valid for 60 minutes on all urban and metropolitan lines. More information about the bus routes and timetables can be found on the website of RATBV S.A.
There is also a taxi stand in front of the train station and ridesharing apps Bolt and Uber are also available for rides in Brașov.
Facilities At Brașov Train Station
The following facilities are available at Brașov Train Station: public toilets, ATMs, an indoor waiting area, ticket offices, luggage storage, a pharmacy, several shops and kiosks, a cafe, and a restaurant.
