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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 26h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $150 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bucharest via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bucharest?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bucharest is 2451 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 52m and costs $80 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Edinburgh to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bucharest bus from?

Edinburgh to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bucharest train from?

Edinburgh to Bucharest train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $150 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 38h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $240 and takes 39h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 9:39 AM in Edinburgh and 11:39 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bucharest train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bucharest train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5357+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Edinburgh Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane EDI - OTP
6h 23m
$153–323
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane EDI - BBU
10h 59m
$66–236
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
26h 52m
$80–152
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
38h 30m
$531–1,114
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharestcar
30h 58m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MAN - OTP
9h 17m
$184–413
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
39h 20m
$194–231
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharestbusferry
2d 21h
$130–312
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharestcar
32h 10m
$586–916

Edinburgh to Bucharest by train and foot

7Weekly Services

38h 30mAverage Duration

$531Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Bucharest.

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Distance: 2,450.6 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

Ryanair UK, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bucuresti Nord via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 38h 30m.

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