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Freight transport France
We organise road freight between Romania and France, in both directions: full truckload, pallet groupage, express van and refrigerated transport, to the Paris region, Lyon, Alsace, the industrial north or the south of the country.
Freight transport Romania – France, in both directions
From Romania to France go car components, parts for the aeronautics industry, furniture, textiles and electrical equipment. From France come machinery, spare parts, cosmetics, wine and food products. For expensive goods, such as aeronautical components or cosmetics, we recommend a dedicated truck and cargo insurance for the real value.
For freight transport to France we organise:
- Full truckload (FTL): a 13.6 m semi-trailer just for your goods, directly from loading to unloading;
- Pallet groupage (LTL): for a few pallets or a partial load, priced per loading metre;
- Express van: for urgent parts and samples, with one or two drivers;
- Refrigerated transport: for food and temperature-sensitive goods, with ATP vehicles;
- ADR transport and oversize transport: with the documents and permits required in France and in the transit countries.
Cities in France where we load and deliver
| City | Distance from Bucharest | Typical transit time |
|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg | approx. 1,900 km | 3–4 days |
| Lyon | approx. 2,200 km | 3–4 days |
| Paris | approx. 2,400 km | 3–4 days |
| Lille | approx. 2,450 km | 4–5 days |
| Marseille | approx. 2,300 km | 3–4 days |
| Toulouse | approx. 2,700 km | 4–5 days |
| Bordeaux | approx. 2,950 km | 4–5 days |
| Nantes | approx. 2,750 km | 4–5 days |
The route to France
The usual road goes through Hungary, Austria and southern Germany, entering France near Strasbourg or Mulhouse. To the south of France, trucks go through northern Italy and cross the Alps through the Fréjus or Mont Blanc tunnels, or along the coast, via Ventimiglia. The route through the Alps has restrictions for heavy trucks and separate tunnel tolls.
Road tolls and traffic restrictions
Most French motorways charge a toll (péage), paid by section. Trucks over 7.5 t do not drive from Saturday at 22:00 until Sunday at 22:00, nor on the eve and the day of public holidays, and in summer there are extra restrictions on some Saturdays. In large cities, such as Paris and Lyon, there are low-emission zones, where access depends on the vehicle class (Crit'Air sticker).
Documents for freight transport to France
As it is a member of the European Union, goods move to France without customs formalities. For the transport you need an invoice or delivery note, the CMR consignment note, completed at loading and signed by the consignee at delivery, and the UIT code from RO e-Transport, if the shipment leaves Romania and exceeds the thresholds.
Special goods need additional documents: the safety data sheet and ADR documents for dangerous goods, the vehicle's ATP certificate for perishable food, or the special permits for oversize loads, issued in each country along the route.
Transport from France to Romania
From France we bring to Romania machinery and spare parts, building materials, packaging, wine and food products. For the return leg we look for trucks that unload in France and head back east, to keep the price fair.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? Write to us at contact@transport-marfa.com or call +40 731 095 863.
Can you deliver in Paris, in the restricted zone?
Yes. For deliveries in Paris and other large cities we check access to the low-emission zone in advance and, if needed, use a vehicle with the right Crit'Air class or a van for the last kilometres.
How long does freight transport Romania–France take?
With one driver, usually 3–4 days to the east, centre or south-east of France and 4–5 days to the north, west or south-west. With two drivers, the transit time is 1–2 days shorter.
How much does freight transport to France cost?
The price depends on the distance, the road tolls in the countries along the route, the type of vehicle, how fast the goods must arrive and how many trucks are available on that route. Send us the addresses, the date, and the type and weight of the goods and you will get the price within 30 minutes during opening hours.
Do you also offer pallet groupage to France?
Yes. For a few pallets or a partial load to France we use international groupage: you pay only for the space you use, per loading metre or per pallet, and the transit time is 1–3 days longer than for a full truckload.
What documents do I need for a shipment to France?
As this is an EU country, no customs formalities are needed for France: the invoice, the CMR consignment note and the UIT code from RO e-Transport are enough, if the shipment leaves Romania and exceeds the thresholds. Dangerous, perishable or oversize goods need additional documents.
Do you also transport goods from France to Romania?
Yes. We run trips in both directions, loading anywhere in France and delivering anywhere in Romania.
Request a quote
Have goods to ship to France?
Fill in the form in two minutes and get your quote within 30 minutes during opening hours (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:30 (Romanian time)).