This year’s EBRAINS–Italy Brain Simulation Training Workshop and the SNN2025 Conference are going to be held in Brașov, Romania!
Brașov is a picturesque city in central Romania, nestled in the Carpathian Mountains. Known for its medieval architecture, vibrant Old Town, and the iconic Black Church, it offers a blend of history and natural beauty. The city is a gateway to outdoor activities like hiking and skiing, with nearby attractions such as Poiana Brașov and Bran Castle. Its charming cobblestone streets, lively squares, and Saxon heritage make it a top destination in Transylvania.
How to get to Brașov, Romania
There are three main ways you can get to Brașov:
1. By air ✈️
If you join us from another country then you should know Brașov has its own international airport with flights connecting it to London, United Kingdom, Dortmund, Germany, and Budapest, Hungary.
Brașov International Airport: Aeroportul International Brasov
Brasov airport is located in town of Ghimbav, 6 miles northwest of Brașov city-centre
Address: Strada Aeroportului Brasov, Ghimbav
You can also join us by flying in to the nearest available airports in:
Bucharest (OTP) – 100 miles south of Brașov
Targu Mures (TGM) – 105 miles north of Brașov
Sibiu (SBZ) – 85 miles west of Brașov
Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) – 170 miles north-west of Brașov
2. By train 🚉
Whether you join us from Romania, or you touch-down in another city, you might consider arriving in Brașov by train.
From all major Romanian cities there are direct trains to Brașov by using the Romanian-operated CFR Călători: https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/
Alternative train operators also have direct routes to Brașov from Bucharest:
- Astra Trans Carpatic: https://astratranscarpatic.ro/mersul-trenurilor (recommended)
- Transferoviar Călători: https://transferoviarcalatori.ro/ro/pentru-calatori/rute
- Softrans: https://www.softrans.ro/mersul-trenurilor.html
- Regio Călători: https://regiocalatori.ro/rute/
3. By bus 🚌
If you prefer to travel by bus, you can find bus stations with direct routes to Brașov from other Romanian cities using https://bileteria.ro/ .
4. By car 🚗
If you prefer travelling by car, you should be aware that all routes to Brașov by car are affected by fairly heavy traffic 🚥 . Please make sure you plan appropriately to account for the traffic!
⭐ Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Brașov ⭐
Travelling from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Brașov is fairly easy. There are direct bus routes and an easy train connection!
- By bus: https://www.bileteria.ro/Transport/Otopeni-Brasov and https://www.bileteria.ro/Transport/Brasov-Otopeni
- By train:
- Take the Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) express train to Gara De Nord in Bucharest (București Nord): Example Route
- Take the train from Gara de Nord (București Nord) to Brașov by taking either train route from Section 1!