What are the common pickup points for tours starting in Budapest?

Most Romania-bound tours depart from three key Budapest locations: the Keleti Railway Station in District VII, Ferenc Liszt International Airport and select downtown hotels such as the Mercure Budapest City Center. These spots are strategically placed for easy access to the Romanian border. The journey to the first Romanian stop Arad takes about 4 hours and covers 265km. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The pickup from Keleti station was smooth and well-organized making the start of our Romanian adventure stress-free."

What's included in the first day's itinerary when departing from Budapest?

The opening day begins with a morning guide meetup in Budapest followed by a drive to Arad Romania. Visitors spend time exploring Arad's highlights including the City Hall Palace Palace of Culture and the distinctive neo-Gothic Red Church. The day concludes in Timisoara with hotel check-in. Transportation guide services and accommodation are part of the package. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Leaving Budapest early gave us plenty of time to explore Arad's beautiful architecture before reaching our evening destination in Timisoara."

What accommodation options are available for the first night after leaving Budapest?

The first overnight stay takes place in Timisoara at mid-range hotels such as the Hotel Continental or Hotel Timisoara. These 3 or 4-star properties sit near the Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral and Union Square offering easy access to city attractions. Each booking includes breakfast and standard amenities. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The hotel in Timisoara was perfectly located in the city center making it easy to explore the evening lights of Victory Square."

How many cities does a typical Budapest to Romania tour visit?

Most itineraries cover 7-10 major destinations. The standard route includes Arad Timisoara Alba Iulia Sibiu Sighisoara Brasov and Bucharest. Some longer tours extend to Turkish cities like Istanbul and Cappadocia. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "Visiting 8 cities in 9 days was the perfect pace giving us enough time to experience each location's unique character while maintaining an exciting momentum."

What's the best season to start a Romania tour from Budapest?

The prime touring window runs April through October. May-June and September-October offer the most pleasant weather conditions and manageable crowd levels at popular sites like Bran Castle and Corvin Castle. July and August bring warmer temperatures but larger tourist numbers. A TourRadar traveler recommended: "We started our tour in September from Budapest and the weather was perfect for exploring both cities and castles throughout Romania."

What should I pack for a tour starting in Budapest and traveling through Romania?

Essential items include sturdy walking shoes for city exploration comfortable clothing that works for religious sites like Brasov's Black Church and adaptable layers for varying temperatures between Hungary and Romania. Bring USD for miscellaneous expenses and entrance fees. A TourRadar traveler suggested: "Starting from Budapest I found having a light jacket comfortable shoes and a day bag perfect for the varying activities and weather throughout Romania."

9 Best Romania Tours & Trips from Budapest

9 best Romania tour packages from Budapest

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Budapest & Transylvania Bucharest and Sofia - 3 Capital Cities tour - Small Group Tour
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"The accommodations were decent and we had some free time to explore the places on our own, too."
Amiyah, traveled in April
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Hungary Romania Bulgaria
Age Range
Ages 18+
Operated in
English
Operator
Ajdinis
20% Off
From $2,325
US$1,860per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Bucharest & Transylvania to Budapest - Small Group Tour
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Budapest, Arad, Timisoara, Sibiu, Bucharest
Age Range
Ages 18+
Operated in
English
Operator
Ajdinis
20% Off
From $1,856
US$1,485per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Central European Explorer: Budapest, Transylvania & Sofia (Small Group)
4.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Hungary Romania Bulgaria
Age Range
Ages 6+
Operated in
English
Operator
Eskapas
3% Off
From $2,640
US$2,561per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
6 Days From Budapest to Sofia with Transylvania
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Hungary Romania Bulgaria
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
Trip2ro
3% Off
From
US$819per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Private five days tour of Transylvania from Budapest
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Romania is full of beautiful architecture and rich history. We were continually met with gracious and friendly hosts."
Paul, traveled in August
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Budapest, Oradea, Turda, Cluj-Napoca, Alba Iulia, Sibiu,Hunedoara,Timisoara+2 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
Rolandia
3% Off
From
US$1,835per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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PRIVATE - 7 days Budapest & Transylvania Bucharest and Sofia - 3 Capitals of Europe tour
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Hungary Romania Bulgaria
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
Ajdinis
3% Off
From
US$2,212per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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In-depth Cultural
Budapest to Bucharest
4.6 (23 traveler reviews)
"This tour gives you experiences that you could not have ordinarily, especially if you were to try to tour this area on your own."
Christine, traveled in June
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Budapest, Eger, Maramureş, Sighisoara, Viscri, Brasov,Bucharest+1 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
3% Off
From
US$2,960per person
Price based on Shared Room
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In-depth Cultural
Private eight days tour of Romania starting from Budapest to Bucharest
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"We never expected so much beauty, simplicity and history to be such a well kept secret."
Alfred, traveled in July
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Budapest, Oradea, Turda, Cluj-Napoca, Bistrita, Voronet,Gura Humorului,Sucevita,Piatra Neamt,Sighisoara,Viscri,Bran,Brasov,Sinaia,Bucharest+9 more
Age Range
Ages 10+
Operated in
English
Operator
Rolandia
20% Off
From $3,933
US$3,146per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
4 Days Transylvania Tour from Budapest to Bucharest
5.0 (8 traveler reviews)
"The five day tour was well organized from beginning to end. The places we visited were interesting and had excellent cultural knowledge."
Mason, traveled in May
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Budapest, Timisoara, Hunedoara, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Brasov,Bran,Sinaia,Bucharest+3 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
Trip2ro
20% Off
From
US$585per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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