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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Budapest takes 32h 44m and the fastest train takes 30h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32h 44m
Duration
2,609 km
Distance
Ft 257,882
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain train 963 / ...
  5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  6. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
21h 57m
Ft 190,789–507,064

Edinburgh to Budapest train times

Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 32h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,608.7 km
  • Duration: 32h 44m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 21h 57m.

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