Natasha & Richard
Natasha & Richard
Travel + Stays
Local Transport
The best airport to fly into is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), locatd in Romania's capital city of Bucharest. From there, you have several options for reaching Sinaia. The average travel time by car from OTP to Sinaia is approximately 1.5 hours (110km). Please note that driving in Romania is done on the right-hand side of the road.
Important:
Anyone without an European Union (EU) driver's license must obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) in order to be able to rent a vehicle in Romania. Please visit the following resources for more information:
International Driving Permit (IDP) - Transport Canada
How to get an international driving license (Canada)
Private Transport - Car Rental (~1.5 hours)
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport offers a wide selection of car rental options, including well-known international brands (Hertz, Avis, Budget, and Sixt), as well as several reputable local providers. We recommend choosing the company you feel most comfortable with. Please note that August is considered "PEAK" travel season, therefore rental prices may be higher than usual.
A car rental website Richard frequently uses when travelling to Romania: https://www.carjet.com/cheap-car-rental/index.htm#
Private Transport - Minibus
We are currently in discussion with a specific minibus company for pickups from the airport. We will share more details once finalized.
In the meantime, you may wish to explore the following airport pickup option: https://www.transferairport.ro/en/
Public Transit - Train (~3.5 hours)
Travelling by train will be the most budget-friendly option, which involves two trains trips.
The first train will take you directly from the OTP Arrival Terminal to Bucharest North Railway Station (Bucharest Gara de Nord). Bucharest North is the city's main train station. From there, you will find several connecting train options to travel to Sinaia Railway Station.
Tickets can be booked in advance through the official Romanian Railways website at https://bilete.cfrcalatori.ro/ro-RO/Itineraries and displayed digitally on the train.
Accmondations Near the Venue
Hotel Palace
(~ 0.1 km, ~2-minute walk)
The bride and groom, along with their families, will be staying at this location. This historic neoclassical landmark—originally built in 1881 and recently renovated—sits directly opposite Dimitrie Ghica Park and just steps from the Sinaia Casino. With elegant rooms, park views, and refined dining, it blends heritage with luxury seamlessly.
Hotel Regal 1880
(~ 0.3 km, ~4-minute walk)
Situated in a stately building dating from 1880, this refined hotel within Dimitrie Ghica Park is a brisk walk from both the Sinaia railway station and to Casino Sinaia.
Caraiman
(~ 0.3 km, ~4-minute walk)
Overlooking Dimitrie Ghica Park, this relaxed hotel is set within a 19th-century neoclassical building and offers sweeping views of the Bucegi Mountains. It is less than a two- minute walk from the Sinaia railway station and approximately a four- minute walk from Casino Sinaia.
Travelling to Romania and Europe
Do I need a traveller's visa to enter Romania?
As of January 1, 2025, Romania is now a full member of the EU's Schengen Area, making travel straightforward for most international visitors. Citizens of Canada, the United States, and many other countries, do NOT require a visa to enter Romania for short stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
For a full list of visa exempt countries, please visit: https://www.mae.ro/en/node/2040
For non visa-exempt travellers
If you require a traveller's visa to enter Romania, it must be applied for at the Romanian embassy or consulate in your country of residence. Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or a residence permit from a Schengen state may be able to enter Romania for short stays without a separate Romanian visa, but it is always best to check the specific requirements with the relevant Romanian mission.
We recommend confirming entry requirements well in advance to allow sufficient time for processing. Please ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from the date of travel and gather all necessary documents ahead of time to avoid delays.
Entry/Exit System (EES)
Non-EU nationals travelling to European countries for a short stay (up to 90 days within a 180-day period), will be registered in the Entry/Exit System (EES). The EES takes place at the border upon your first entry into the Schengen area by providing biometrics (fingerprints, facial image) at kiosks or counters.
Travellers' data will be recorded in the EES whether the traveler needs a short-stay visa or is visa-exempt. The EES does not introduce any new requirements for travellers who are eligible to move freely throughout the Schengen Area, it simply serves as a tool to track and enforce the 90-day limit within a 180 day time limit.
For more information, please visit https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/what-is-the-ees
ETIAS: no actions required
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is the EU's upcoming electronic pre-screening system for visa-exempt travelers (such as US, Canadian, UK citizens) visiting the Schengen Area. It is scheduled to launch in the last quarter of 2026. No action is required from travellers at this point. ETIAS is currently not in operation, so no applications are being collected and no action is required from travellers at this point. Once ETIAS starts, you will be able to submit your application using this official ETIAS website or via the official ETIAS mobile app.
For more information, please visit https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/about-etias/what-is-etias