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The 9 Best Day Trips from Braşov

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 9 good day trips from Braşov, Romania, led by Bucharest, Târgu Mureş, Ploieşti. The closest is Târgovişte, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Braşov at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Bucharest	141 km S	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Târgu Mureş	128 km NW	2 hr	Full-day trip
Ploieşti	84 km SE	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Piteşti	106 km SW	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Bacău	144 km NE	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Sibiu	114 km W	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Buzău	111 km SE	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Râmnicu Vâlcea	114 km SW	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Târgovişte	81 km S	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Braşov

1
Bucharest, Romania
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south of Braşov4 hr 20 min round trip
Known for Mănăstirea Stavropoleos.
Also nearby: Sector 3, Sector 6, Sector 2, Sector 4, Sector 5, Sector 1.
2
Târgu Mureş, Romania
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car128 km north-west of Braşov4 hr round trip
3
Ploieşti, Romania
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south-east of Braşov2 hr 40 min round trip
4
Piteşti, Romania
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-west of Braşov3 hr 20 min round trip
5
Bacău, Romania
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north-east of Braşov4 hr 30 min round trip
6
Sibiu, Romania
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km west of Braşov3 hr 30 min round trip
7
Buzău, Romania
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south-east of Braşov3 hr 30 min round trip
8
Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south-west of Braşov3 hr 30 min round trip
9
Târgovişte, Romania
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km south of Braşov2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Braşov to Bucharest

A realistic pace for Bucharest, 141 km from Braşov. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Braşov
09:40Arrive in Bucharest (2 hr 10 min drive)
09:55Mănăstirea Stavropoleos
11:55Lunch
13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bucharest
15:40Head back to Braşov
17:50Home in Braşov

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Braşov?: The best day trips from Braşov are Bucharest, Târgu Mureş, Ploieşti, Piteşti, Bacău. The closest is Târgovişte, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Braşov?: Târgovişte is the closest, 81 km south of Braşov, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Braşov for a day out?: Bucharest is the largest city in day-trip range, 141 km south of Braşov and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Braşov?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Bacău at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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