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Door-to-Door Cargo Shipping from France to Romania
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux to Bucharest, Timișoara, Cluj-Napoca, Brașov, Iași. French exports to Romania cross Germany, Austria and Hungary to Timișoara, Pitești and Bucharest. Automotive components, notably for the Dacia plant at Mioveni, cosmetics and machinery make up much of the cargo. A full truck typically needs four days.
Quick answer: Freight from France to Romania with Neva Logistics costs from €316 for one Euro pallet and from €3,560 for a full truckload (excl. VAT) A full truck takes 4–5 business days from Paris to Bucharest (≈2,370 km); groupage and pallets take 5–7 days. No customs formalities apply, as both countries are in the EU. For example, 1 Euro pallet from Paris to Bucharest starts from €320; 2 pallets from €505; 3 pallets from €665.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
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What Cargo We Ship from France to Romania
These are France’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. Romanian deliveries go to Bucharest, the automotive clusters of Pitești and Craiova, western industrial cities (Timișoara, Arad, Cluj-Napoca) and the Port of Constanța.
Why Ship France → Romania with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from France to Romania, with route planning and road charges built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 4–5 days
Paris → Bucharest ≈2,370 km, no reloading; 3 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €316 per Euro pallet, 5–7 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 13 pallets.
No customs, simple paperwork
CMR note and invoice; VAT reverse charge. VAT in Romania: 21%.
Tolls included
Road charges on the route (péage, LKW-Maut, GO-Maut, HU-GO, rovinieta) are included in the quote.
How Much Does Freight from France to Romania Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €316 per Euro pallet and €3,560 per full truck (Paris → Bucharest, excl. VAT). On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 13 pallets.
| Service | Transit Time | Typical Weight/Size | Price from * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupage / LTL (1 pallet) | 5–7 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €316 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 5–7 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €1,680 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 4–5 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €3,560 per truck |
| Express FTL (two drivers) | 3 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €4,620 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: France → Romania
Rates are structured by specific pickup and delivery city. The table covers 25 major city pairs and is prepared for separate 1, 2 and 3 Euro pallet tariffs.
| Route | 1 Euro pallet | 2 Euro pallets | 3 Euro pallets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Bucharest | €320 | €505 | €665 |
| Paris → Timișoara | €320 | €505 | €665 |
| Paris → Cluj-Napoca | €330 | €525 | €695 |
| Paris → Brașov | €345 | €550 | €725 |
| Paris → Iași | €375 | €595 | €785 |
| Lyon → Bucharest | €335 | €530 | €700 |
| Lyon → Timișoara | €335 | €530 | €700 |
| Lyon → Cluj-Napoca | €350 | €550 | €730 |
| Lyon → Brașov | €365 | €575 | €760 |
| Lyon → Iași | €395 | €625 | €825 |
| Marseille → Bucharest | €350 | €555 | €730 |
| Marseille → Timișoara | €350 | €555 | €730 |
| Marseille → Cluj-Napoca | €365 | €580 | €765 |
| Marseille → Brașov | €380 | €605 | €795 |
| Marseille → Iași | €415 | €655 | €865 |
| Lille → Bucharest | €330 | €520 | €685 |
| Lille → Timișoara | €330 | €520 | €685 |
| Lille → Cluj-Napoca | €340 | €540 | €715 |
| Lille → Brașov | €355 | €565 | €745 |
| Lille → Iași | €385 | €615 | €810 |
| Bordeaux → Bucharest | €355 | €560 | €740 |
| Bordeaux → Timișoara | €355 | €560 | €740 |
| Bordeaux → Cluj-Napoca | €370 | €585 | €770 |
| Bordeaux → Brașov | €385 | €610 | €805 |
| Bordeaux → Iași | €415 | €660 | €870 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Distance, km | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Bucharest | ≈2,370 | — | 4–5 | 3 | 5–7 |
| Paris → Timișoara | ≈1,910 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
| Lyon → Bucharest | ≈2,230 | — | 4–5 | 3 | 5–7 |
| Lyon → Timișoara | ≈1,710 | — | 3–4 | 2 | 4–6 |
At about 2,370 km the road leg needs roughly 34 hours of driving. Under EU driving-time rules (Regulation (EC) No 561/2006) one driver may drive up to 9 hours a day (10 hours twice a week), so a double-driver crew is the way to speed up urgent loads.
* Indicative prices, September 2026, excl. VAT, incl. tolls. Final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
Quick pallet price answers: France → Romania
Direct answers for selected major-city routes. The complete table above contains all 25 city combinations and 1, 2 and 3 pallet rates.
How much is a pallet from Paris to Bucharest?
1 Euro pallet from Paris to Bucharest starts from €320; 2 pallets from €505; 3 pallets from €665. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Lyon to Bucharest?
1 Euro pallet from Lyon to Bucharest starts from €335; 2 pallets from €530; 3 pallets from €700. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Paris to Timișoara?
1 Euro pallet from Paris to Timișoara starts from €320; 2 pallets from €505; 3 pallets from €665. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Marseille to Cluj-Napoca?
1 Euro pallet from Marseille to Cluj-Napoca starts from €365; 2 pallets from €580; 3 pallets from €765. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Bordeaux to Iași?
1 Euro pallet from Bordeaux to Iași starts from €415; 2 pallets from €660; 3 pallets from €870. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from France to Romania?
The usual road route runs France → Germany → Austria → Hungary → Romania, via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, Munich, Passau, Linz.
️ Route stages
- Collection in France — Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through Germany, Austria, Hungary.
- Delivery in Romania — Bucharest, Timișoara, Cluj-Napoca, Brașov, Iași and all other postcodes.
Driving bans & road charges
- Traffic restrictions: Seasonal traffic restrictions and national holiday driving bans may affect transit times on this route. These are checked when planning each shipment.
- Road charges: France (péage), Germany (LKW-Maut), Austria (GO-Maut), Hungary (HU-GO), Romania (rovinieta) — included in our price.
Import Duties & Taxes in Romania
EU single market
Both France and Romania are in the EU customs union: no import duty and no customs declaration. Each load travels with a CMR consignment note and commercial invoice.
VAT & documents
- VAT: reverse charge for B2B supplies; standard rate in Romania 21%
- VAT numbers: check in VIES
- Docs: CMR, commercial invoice, packing list
Liability: international road freight is carried under the CMR Convention, which limits the carrier’s liability to 8.33 SDR per kg of gross weight. For high-value cargo, additional cargo insurance is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions: France → Romania Shipping
How much does freight from France to Romania cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €316, six pallets from €1,680 and a full truckload from €3,560, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from Paris to Bucharest?
1 Euro pallet from Paris to Bucharest starts from €320; 2 pallets from €505; 3 pallets from €665. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Lyon to Bucharest?
1 Euro pallet from Lyon to Bucharest starts from €335; 2 pallets from €530; 3 pallets from €700. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Paris to Timișoara?
1 Euro pallet from Paris to Timișoara starts from €320; 2 pallets from €505; 3 pallets from €665. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from France to Romania take?
A full truck needs 4–5 business days (3 days with a double-driver crew). Groupage and pallets take 5–7 business days.
Which route do trucks take from France to Romania?
The usual route runs France → Germany → Austria → Hungary → Romania.
Is customs clearance needed between France and Romania?
No. Both countries are in the EU single market; a CMR note and commercial invoice are enough, and VAT is reverse-charged between VAT-registered companies.
What is the VAT rate in Romania?
The standard VAT rate in Romania is 21%. For B2B supplies from another EU country it is reverse-charged by the buyer.
When is a full truck cheaper than groupage from France to Romania?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 13 pallets. Six pallets cost from €1,680 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €3,560.
What cargo is typically shipped from France to Romania?
Mostly aerospace parts, cosmetics, wine and food, pharmaceuticals, automotive, plus general palletised cargo. Main collection points in France: Paris, Lyon, Lille, Marseille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg.
Where do you deliver in Romania?
Romanian deliveries go to Bucharest, the automotive clusters of Pitești and Craiova, western industrial cities (Timișoara, Arad, Cluj-Napoca) and the Port of Constanța.
Related Freight Routes
France → Romania: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux.
Main delivery cities: Bucharest, Timișoara, Cluj-Napoca, Brașov, Iași.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs France → Germany → Austria → Hungary → Romania, via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, Munich, Passau, Linz.
Common cargo and industries: ✈️ Aerospace parts | Cosmetics | Wine and food | Pharmaceuticals | Automotive | General palletised cargo | Machinery & industrial equipment
Seasonal and operational planning: Seasonal traffic restrictions and national holiday driving bans may affect transit times on this route. These are checked when planning each shipment.
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Prepared by the Neva Logistics freight team · Last updated: September 2026
