The average train between Budapest and Edinburgh takes 31h 48m and the fastest train takes 31h 39m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Budapest to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Budapest and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 6:50 AM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hbf and take an average of 31h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 48m.
Budapest to Edinburgh train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Edinburgh train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Budapest to Edinburgh train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Edinburgh is 1,785.1 km. The road distance is 2,500 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Edinburgh Waverley via Salzburg Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 22h 40m.
