Transfagarasan Road Route: Sibiu to Bucharest by Car
Drive the Transfagarasan Road, one of the world's most famous mountain passes connecting Transylvania to Wallachia through the Fagaras Mountains in Romania. This 737 km route features dramatic winding roads, alpine scenery, and stops at mountain restaurants and traditional villages like Sibiu before reaching Bucharest.
- Distance
- 737.2 km
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Sibiu
- End
- Wallachia
- Stops
- 8
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Sibiu — Medieval Saxon town in Transylvania with distinctive architecture featuring roof windows that resemble eyes, built by German settlers centuries ago.
- Medieval Saxon Town Exploration — Fortified settlements featuring Gothic architecture and defensive walls built by German colonists in the 12th century, preserving centuries of Transylvanian heritage.
- Fagăraș Mountains — Major mountain range in southern Transylvania where the Transfagarasan Road winds through dramatic alpine terrain with numerous hairpin turns.
- Return to Bucharest
- Budureasca Winery Wine Tasting — Premier vineyard estate showcasing Romanian wine production techniques and local varietals through guided tastings in a Wallachia countryside setting.
- Transfagarasan Road — One of the world's most scenic mountain roads connecting Transylvania to Wallachia, featuring extremely winding curves and breathtaking vistas.
- Transylvania
- Wallachia — Southern region of Romania connected to Transylvania via the Transfagarasan Road, historically significant and geographically diverse.
Useful for your trip
- Where to stay
- Stay at Artisans Boutique Villa in Sibiu, a historic building in the medieval town.
- Transport
- Drive the Transfăgărășan road, a paved mountain road crossing the southern Carpathian Mountains connecting Transylvania to Wallachia. It's known as one of the world's most famous scenic driving routes.
- Food
- Try sarmale (stuffed cabbage leaves) with polenta and sour cream at the mountain-top restaurant on top of Transfăgărășan.
- Tip
- Visit the shops and delis on top of the mountain along Transfăgărășan to buy local meats, cheese, and breads for a picnic.
- Timing
- Allow 4-5 hours driving time to return from Transfăgărășan to Bucharest.
- Food
- Visit Budureasca Winery near Bucharest to taste Romanian wines and participate in wine blending experiences where you can bottle and label your own wine blend.
- Tip
- Visit Therme Bath & Spa in Bucharest, Europe's largest wellness centre, featuring multiple thermal pools (Dead Sea salt, lithium, calcium-magnesium), a water park, beach area, and spa treatments.
- Tip
- Classes and treatments at Therme Bath & Spa run every half hour and are included in admission price.
- Food
- Explore the medieval Saxon town of Sibiu at sunrise before leaving. Note that Saxon buildings feature small roof vents designed to look like eyes.
- Tip
- Pass by Vlad the Impaler's fortress on the return route to Bucharest.
Video on this route
We Drove on the Greatest Driving Road in the World | Transfagarasan in Romania