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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Bucharest is to bus via Sofia which costs $150 - $200 and takes 40h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $150 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montpellier and arriving at Bucureşti. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 36h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Est, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 4m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Bucharest?

The distance between Montpellier and Bucharest is 1796 km. The road distance is 2162.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 8m and costs $160 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Montpellier to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Bucharest bus from?

Montpellier to Bucharest bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Montpellier station.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Bucharest train from?

Montpellier to Bucharest train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Train, bus or fly from Montpellier to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Bucharest is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $220 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $1,000 and takes 35h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 36h 36m.

Where does the Montpellier to Bucharest bus arrive?

Montpellier to Bucharest bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Bucureşti station.

What is the time difference between Montpellier and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Montpellier. It is currently 3:45 PM in Montpellier and 4:45 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Montpellier to Bucharest train arrive?

Montpellier to Bucharest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Bucharest is 2163 km. It takes approximately 24h 8m to drive from Montpellier to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5313+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Montpellier to Bucharest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Montpellier to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, train (TGV), car, 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 from Fréjorgues Airport
best
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)MPL - OTP
8h 11m
$228–412
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Bucureşti
36h 36m
$75–170
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbf
3. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
24h 8m
$164–546
Train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen HbfTgv
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof90 / ...
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien HbfRj / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
35h 4m
$387–956
Drive 2,162.7 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Bucharest2,162.7 km
24h 8m
$388–560
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)MRS - OTP
6h 53m
$150–447
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara MilitariUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
40h 31m
$151–195
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to București, Autogara Militari1922
45h
$222–312
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Montpellier to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
25h 54m
$507–726

Montpellier to Bucharest by train and foot

8Weekly Services

35h 4mAverage Duration

$387Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,796 km
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Bucharest, Romania?

Air France, Tarom, and three other airlines fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Bucuresti Nord via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Du Nord, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 35h 4m.

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