Romania Launches "Sun Trains" for Summer Black Sea Getaways

CFR Călători, Romania's passenger railway operator, is set to launch its special summer rail program, Trenurile Soarelui (Sun Trains), from June 12 to September 6. The program aims to offer direct train connections to the Black Sea coast from various parts of the country. During the 2026 summer season, tourists will have access to 60 direct daily trains to and from seaside destinations.

According to CFR Călători, 28 of the trains will be additional seasonal services, while the rest will be part of the regular timetable. The special trains will connect coastal destinations with major cities, including Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Iași, Brașov, Sibiu, Craiova, and Bucharest. Additionally, the program will offer links to the Danube Delta through connections to Tulcea.

Bucharest to Constanța: Frequent Departures and Fast Travel Times

The Bucharest North-Constanța railway route will see frequent departures throughout the day. Travel times for InterCity trains will be around two hours, while InterRegio services will take approximately two hours and 20 minutes. Passengers will benefit from air-conditioned coaches, sleeping and couchette cars for long-distance routes, and upgraded rolling stock financed through the EU-backed National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The new Alstom Coradia Stream trains, already operating between Bucharest and Constanța, will also be part of the summer program.

Regional Connections and Ticket Information

Additional regional train connections between Constanța and Mangalia will facilitate travel between seaside resorts during the summer season. Tickets can be purchased online through CFR Călători, via the company’s mobile application, at station ticket offices, or at ticket machines. For the Bucharest-Constanța route, second-class fares start at RON 48.5 for Regio trains, RON 92 for InterRegio services, and RON . Passengers purchasing tickets in advance can benefit from discounts of up to 10%, while round-trip tickets will continue to receive a 10% reduction.