How to travel from Bucharest to Marseille, France

The distance between Bucharest and Marseille is around 1,718km (1,067 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bucharest to Marseille 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 MarseilleBucharest if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byRyanair+ 4 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

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

Tabita Tour

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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb then Mulhouse and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Distance2,139km (1,329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucharest and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Bucharest to Marseille by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Bucharest and Marseille 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 4hrs to get from Bucharest and Marseille by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Marseille is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

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

Train travel

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

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

Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Bucharest and Marseille. 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 Bucharest and Marseille. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 6 times a week.

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

Tabita Tour run regular bus services between Bucharest and Marseille. 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 Bucharest and Marseille. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and arrive at Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 3hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bucharest and Marseille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.

Ryanair, Air France, Lufthansa, Tarom and KLM fly between Bucharest and Marseille. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS). These flights usually take around 3hrs.

The flight from Bucharest to Marseille typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS).

The closest major airport to Marseille is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Marseille. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Bucharest and Marseille. The distance is around 2,139km (1,329 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Marseille is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bucharest and Marseille

Transport options from Bucharest to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4hrs
€105($105)
5 times a day1,718km (1,067 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train4h 45m
€125($125)
twice daily1,974km (1,227 miles)
Plane and Train5h 60m
€165($165)
every 3 hours1,749km (1,087 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
€80($80)
6 times a week2,402km (1,493 miles)
Train
1 day 8h
€270($270)
once daily2,704km (1,680 miles)
Drive
22h 25m
€385($385)
on demand2,139km (1,329 miles)

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Airports near Marseille

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Marseille
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Marseille
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Marseille