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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £50 - £180 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs £110 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 53m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bucharest and Edinburgh is 1531 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 53m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Bucharest to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Edinburgh bus from?

Bucharest to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Edinburgh train from?

Bucharest to Edinburgh train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £440 - £850 and takes 38h 53m, you could also bus, which costs £150 - £290 and takes 39h 1m.

Where does the Bucharest to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bucharest to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 2h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:56 PM in Bucharest and 12:56 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Bucharest to Edinburgh train arrive?

Bucharest to Edinburgh train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1166+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Bucharest to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Edinburgh by plane, bus, train, train (Eurostar), car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane OTP - EDI
6h 47m
£115–244
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BBU - EDI
8h 51m
£51–171
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Stationbus
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
26h 53m
£102–174
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
6. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
38h 53m
£440–812
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bucharest to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
30h 54m
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane OTP - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 22m
£128–289
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Newcastle (NCL)plane OTP - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 50m
£126–318
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
39h 1m
£150–290
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Manchester Piccadillybusferry
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2d 21h
£138–288
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
32h
£433–637

Bucharest to Edinburgh by train

7Weekly Trains

38h 53mAverage Duration

£440Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,521.8 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Edinburgh Waverley via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 38h 53m.

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