How to get fromLacul Bâlea to Sarmizegetusaby taxi, bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lacul Bâlea to Sarmizegetusa by taxi, bus, train, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Lacul Bâlea to Avrig
2. Take the bus from Avrig to Orăștie
3. Take the bus from Orăștie to HaţegCj1
5h 6m
Drive 234.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lacul Bâlea to Sarmizegetusa234.1 km
3h
$38–54
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Lacul Bâlea to Podu Olt
2. Take the train from Sibiu to SimeriaIR: Braşov - Simeria / ...
7h
$102–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arpasu De Jos to Orăștie
2. Take the bus from Orăștie to HaţegCj1
5h 9m
Taxi, bus via Baia de Fier
1. Take the taxi from Lacul Bâlea to Tălmaciu
2. Take the bus from Tălmaciu to Polovragi
3. Take the bus from Polovragi to HategT1
8h 37m

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Distance: 236.3 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Lacul Bâlea, Romania and Sarmizegetusa, Romania?

You can take a vehicle from Lacul Bâlea to Sarmizegetusa via Arpasu De Jos, Orăștie, and Haţeg in around 5h 9m.

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Sarmizegetusa, Romania

Discover how to get to attractions and hotels near Sarmizegetusa.

Things to do in Sarmizegetusa

Densuș Church(Opens in a new window)

The Densuș Church (also known as St Nicholas' Church) in the village of Densuș, Hunedoara County, Romania is one of the oldest Romanian churches still standing.

Hațeg(Opens in a new window)

Hațeg is a town in Hunedoara County, Romania with a population of 9,340. Three villages are administered by the town: Nălațvad (Nalácvád), Silvașu de Jos (Alsószilvás), and Silvașu de Sus (Felsőszilvás). It is situated in the historical region of Transylvania.

Gura Apelor Dam(Opens in a new window)

The Gura Apelor Dam is a rock-fill dam on the Râul Mare River about 35 km southwest of Hațeg in Hunedoara County, Romania. It sits at the point where the Lapusnicu Mare, Lapusnicu Mic and Ses Rivers form the Râul Mare. It is the tallest dam in Romania. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation and it supports the 335 MW Râul Mare Hydroelectric Power Station which is located underground about 18 km to the northeast. Water from the reservoir is piped the long distance from the dam to the power station. The difference in elevation between the reservoir and the power station downstream affords a hydraulic head of 582.5 m. Construction on the dam began in 1975 and the power station was operational in 1986. In 2012 the dam's reservoir was drained for repairs. It is expected to be impounded again in 2014.

Retezat National Park(Opens in a new window)

The Retezat National Park (Romanian: Parcul Naţional Retezat) is a protected area (national park category II IUCN) located in the Retezat Mountains in Hunedoara county, Romania.

Places to stay in Sarmizegetusa

Pensiunea Sarmis(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Casa YMY(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Casa Kresován(Opens in a new window)

9.9Exceptional

Căbănuțele de lângă râu(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

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