How to travel from Marseille to Bucharest, Romania

The distance between Marseille and Bucharest is around 1,718km (1,067 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Marseille to Bucharest by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BucharestMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $100($100)
Operated byRyanair+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville, Zürich HB then Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $770($770)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Bucureşti.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $80($80)
Operated by

Tabita Tour

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bucharest.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Distance2,139km (1,329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Bucharest

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Bucharest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $80 and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $100.

The distance between Marseille and Bucharest is around 1,718km (1,067 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,662km (1,033 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Marseille and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx $100.

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $80 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse Ville, Zürich HB and Budapest-Keleti. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF, Deutsche Bahn, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Marseille and Bucharest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 8h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Bucharest with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 1 day 8h.

Tabita Tour run regular bus services between Marseille and Bucharest. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Bucharest. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.

Ryanair, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways and Air France fly between Marseille and Bucharest. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.

The flight from Marseille to Bucharest typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

The closest major airport to Bucharest is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) (OTP) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Bucharest. Craiova Airport (CRA) (CRA) and Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) (SBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and Bucharest. The distance is around 2,139km (1,329 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around $100.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Bucharest

Transport options from Marseille to Bucharest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 20m
$100($100)
5 times a day1,718km (1,067 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Fly4h 35m
$135($135)
5 times a day1,974km (1,227 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
$185($185)
every 4 hours1,747km (1,085 miles)
Train
1 day 8h
$770($770)
once daily2,699km (1,677 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
$80($80)
6 times a week2,410km (1,498 miles)
Drive
22h 15m
$385($385)
on demand2,139km (1,329 miles)

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Airports near Bucharest

The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.

OTP
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Bucharest
CRA
Craiova Airport (CRA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Bucharest
SBZ
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Bucharest