What is the cheapest way to get from France to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from France to Bucharest is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 38h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from France to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from France to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $150 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between France and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Maubert - Mutualité and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 53m.

Is there a direct train between France and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from France to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Paris Est, München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 11m.

How far is it from France to Bucharest?

The distance between France and Bucharest is 1535 km. The road distance is 2271.4 km.

How do I travel from France to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from France to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 34m and costs $100 - $250.

How long does it take to get from France to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from France to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Bucharest bus from?

France to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the France to Bucharest train from?

France to Bucharest train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Est station.

Train, bus or fly from France to Bucharest?

The best way to get from France to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $150 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 31h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 38h 53m.

Where does the France to Bucharest bus arrive?

France to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between France and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of France. It is currently 3:58 AM in France and 4:58 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the France to Bucharest train arrive?

France to Bucharest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from France to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Bucharest is 2271 km. It takes approximately 21h 42m to drive from France to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5372+ hotels available in Bucharest.

France to Bucharest - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from France to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, train (TGV), car, ferry, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane NCE - OTP
5h 11m
$152–372
Fly Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane FKB - BBU
6h 17m
$74–382
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Thalys
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
20h 34m
$106–243
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
31h 11m
$358–673
Drive 2,271.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Bucharestcar 2,271.4 km
21h 42m
$407–588
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CDG - OTP
5h 44m
$159–334
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ORY - OTP
5h 52m
$138–403
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MRS - OTP
5h 27m
$141–358
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane NCE - BBU
5h 52m
$95–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to București, Autogara Militaribus 1923
38h 53m
$83–163
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Hôtel de Ville to Tour Eiffelferry
2. Take the bus from Paris Tour Eiffel to Buzaubus
3. Take the bus from Buzău to Bucharest Oborbus
45h 36m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paris to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bucharestcar
24h 5m
$428–1,667

France to Bucharest by subway and train

7Weekly Services

31h 11mAverage Duration

$358Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,535.4 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between France and Bucharest, Romania?

Ulendo Airlink, Tarom, and three other airlines fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Cité to Bucuresti Nord via Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 31h 11m.

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