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 54m.

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 £130 - £280.

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 Bucharest and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Meidling, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 38m.

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 54m 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 Bucharest 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 £130 - £280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £300 - £800 and takes 42h 38m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 2h behind Bucharest. It is currently 5:02 AM in Bucharest and 3:02 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Bucharest to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2496+ 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)OTP - EDI
6h 30m
£130–274
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Station
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
26h 54m
£54–100
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien MeidlingEc / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Paris l'EstNj
5. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
6. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
42h 38m
£304–779
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bucharest to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburgh
30h 54m
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)OTP - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 19m
£147–299
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Newcastle (NCL)OTP - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 39m
£140–318
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești
2. Take the busferry from Ploiești to Manchester, Coach Station
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
2d 10h
£56–196
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2d 21h
£90–219
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburgh
31h 56m
£457–657

Bucharest to Edinburgh by train and foot

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42h 38mAverage Duration

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

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

Ryanair, KLM, and Tarom fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucharest to Edinburgh Waverley via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Meidling, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 42h 38m.

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