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Choose Your Bran Castle Experience

Select the ticket option that best fits your visit to Dracula's Castle.

Castle Entrance

Standard admission to Bran Castle.

  • Access to the castle
  • Explore the historic rooms and exhibits
Starts From €16
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Torture Chamber Pack

Castle entrance plus access to the Torture Chamber.

  • Bran Castle entry
  • Torture Chamber access
Starts From €24
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Secret Passage Pack

Castle entrance plus access to the Secret Time Tunnel.

  • Bran Castle entry
  • Secret Time Tunnel experience
Starts From €26
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Dracula's Ultimate Experience + Skip the Line + Guided Tour

The most complete Bran Castle experience.

  • Skip-the-line ticket service
  • Torture Chamber access
  • Secret Time Tunnel
  • Guided tour experience
Starts From €37
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One castle, two legends

History and legend meet at Bran Castle

Bran Castle is famous around the world because it sits at the crossroads of history and legend. While the fortress itself is a real medieval castle, the stories surrounding it blend the life of a historical ruler with the famous vampire from literature.

Vlad the Impaler

Vlad the Impaler

Vlad III, often called Vlad the Impaler, was a 15th-century ruler of Wallachia in present-day Romania. He became known for his strict rule and harsh punishments used against enemies and criminals.

Count Dracula

Count Dracula

The famous vampire Count Dracula was created by Bram Stoker in his 1897 novel Dracula. While the character is fictional, the name and reputation of Vlad the Impaler helped inspire the legend.

Visitor information

Bran Castle Visitor Information

Everything you need to know before visiting Dracula's Castle.

Opening Hours

April 1 – July 31
12:00 – 18:00 (last entry) Monday
9:00 – 18:00 (last entry) Tuesday – Sunday

August 1 – August 31
12:00 – 19:30 (last entry) Monday
9:00 – 19:30 (last entry) Tuesday – Sunday

September 1 – September 30
12:00 – 19:00 (last entry) Monday
9:00 – 19:00 (last entry) Tuesday – Sunday

October 1 – March 31
12:00 – 18:00 (last entry) Monday
9:00 – 18:00 (last entry) Tuesday – Sunday

Visit Duration

Most visitors spend between 1.5 and 3 hours exploring Bran Castle depending on their pace and the experiences they choose.

Benefits of Booking Online

  • Guaranteed admission
  • Priority access at the ticket center
  • Faster entry and less waiting

Official Admission Fees

  • €28 Adults (18+)
  • €22 Seniors (65+)
  • €16 Children (5–17)
  • Free for children under 5
How to get there

How to Get to Bran Castle

Bran Castle is located in the Transylvania region of Romania, about 30 km from Brașov and approximately 170 km from Bucharest. Visitors can easily reach the castle by bus, train, car, or taxi.

Bus from Brașov

The easiest and most affordable way to reach Bran Castle from Brașov is by bus.

  • Travel Time: about 45 minutes
  • Frequency: every 30 minutes on weekdays and every hour on weekends
  • Fare: around €1.5 (about 7 Lei)

Train from Bucharest

Visitors traveling from Bucharest can take a train to Brașov, the nearest major city to Bran Castle.

  • Travel Time: about 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Frequency: trains depart roughly every hour
  • Fare: around €10 (about 40 Lei)

By Car

  • Bucharest → Bran: about 160 km, around 2.5 hours
  • Brașov → Bran: about 30 km, around 35 minutes
  • Parking areas are available near the castle

Taxi

  • Bucharest → Bran: around €80 (about 350 Lei)
  • Brașov → Bran: about 100–120 Lei
  • Convenient for direct travel to the castle

Bran Castle Location

Bran Castle is located near the village of Bran in Transylvania and is easily accessible from Brașov, making it a popular day trip for visitors exploring the region.

Most visitors reach Bran Castle from Brașov, which is about a 35–45 minute drive.

Visitor reviews

What Visitors Say About Bran Castle

⭐ Reviewed by thousands of visitors on TripAdvisor

“An unforgettable experience”

One of the highlights of our trip to Romania. The castle, views, and atmosphere made it unforgettable.

— Sarah, United States

“Beautiful views and fascinating history”

Well worth booking in advance. The setting is amazing and the history behind the castle makes the visit even more interesting.

— Marco, Italy

“Much easier with advance tickets”

The castle is unique and atmospheric. Booking ahead made the visit much smoother and less stressful.

— James, United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

Questions visitors often ask before booking

Purchasing Bran Castle tickets online offers guaranteed entry, helps visitors avoid waiting in the regular ticket purchase queue, and makes it easier to organize a visit at a preferred time.

Skip-the-line access allows visitors to avoid waiting in the ticket purchase queue at the castle ticket office. Visitors may still need to wait briefly at the castle entrance depending on visitor volume.

Bran Castle is a real medieval fortress in Transylvania, Romania. "Dracula's Castle" refers to the fictional home of Count Dracula from Bram Stoker's novel. Bran Castle is associated with the legend because of its dramatic appearance and its connection to Vlad the Impaler.

April 1 – July 31
12:00 – 18:00 (last entry) Monday
9:00 – 18:00 (last entry) Tuesday – Sunday

August 1 – August 31
12:00 – 19:30 (last entry) Monday
9:00 – 19:30 (last entry) Tuesday – Sunday

September 1 – September 30
12:00 – 19:00 (last entry) Monday
9:00 – 19:00 (last entry) Tuesday – Sunday

October 1 – March 31
12:00 – 18:00 (last entry) Monday
9:00 – 18:00 (last entry) Tuesday – Sunday

Most visitors spend between 1.5 and 3 hours exploring Bran Castle depending on their pace and the exhibits they choose to see.

Yes. There are designated parking areas located near Bran Castle where visitors can leave their vehicles before walking to the entrance.

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