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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Edinburgh is to bus and train which costs £50 - £100 and takes 26h 56m.

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 30m and costs £110 - £260.

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 56m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bucharest and Edinburgh is 1530 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 56m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Bucharest to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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 or fly from Bucharest to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £290 - £800 and takes 38h 56m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 2h behind Bucharest. It is currently 1:07 AM in Bucharest and 11:07 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 2463+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Bucharest to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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 to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane OTP - EDI
6h 30m
£119–254
Bus, train
cheapest
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 56m
£51–99
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 56m
£290–791
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 39m
Fly 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 13m
£126–309
Fly 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 58m
£134–308
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploieștibus
2. Take the busferry from Ploiești to Manchester, Coach Stationbusferry
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2d 10h
£53–186
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
£87–217
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
31h 40m
£440–647

Bucharest to Edinburgh by train

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38h 56mAverage Duration

£290Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bucharest to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,521.4 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

Ryanair, Tarom, and KLM fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 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 56m.

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