Romania is home to many picturesque railway lines. Some are well-known among railway enthusiasts, while others are local lines with a unique atmosphere that reflects the character of the country. In this article I will briefly describe train from Oravita to Anina. Last updated: 18.06.2025 Train from Oravița to Anina – key facts One of …
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Transylvania is a beautiful region located in the center of Romania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. It is known for its fairy-tale landscapes, medieval castles, fortified churches, Saxon-style building and well-preserved medieval towns. If you want to explore Transylvania by train, you will reach almost all beautiful towns and cities, but fortified churches are usually …
One of the most interesting international trains in Europe is the “Prietenia” train, which connects Bucharest and Chișinău. This overnight train is comprised of Moldovan railway carriages that date back to the Soviet era. The Bucharest – Chișinău train departs from Bucharest at 19:10 and arrives in Chișinău at 08:44. Passengers travel in sleeper cars …
In the past, Romania had a extensive network of narrow-gauge railways. Only a few railway lines have survived to this day. Narrow-gauge railways in Romania are popular among local and tourists. Typically trains operate seasonally or on certain days only. Steam hauled narrow-gauges are named “Mocănița”. Preserving of the old railway lines has become a …
Sighișoara train station is a railway station in Sighișoara – beautiful fortified Romanian town in Transylvania region. The station building was opened around 1870s. It’s a small station – facade of the building was renovated and it appears nice. The station is located about one kilometer from the city center – there are no buses. …
Brașov train station is one of the most important railway stations in Romania, especially for tourists. Trains depart from Brașov in 7 directions. Train station, despite high traffic and many tourists from all over the world who visit the city, is neglected. Renovation is needed. The first railway station building in Brașov was opened on …