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 $70 - $150 and takes 26h 40m.

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 28m and costs $140 - $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 l'Est, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 32m.

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 40m and costs $70 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m 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 28m and costs $140 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 37h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $250 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 2:50 AM in Edinburgh and 4:50 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 5411+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, 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 Edinburgh Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane EDI - OTP
6h 28m
$148–323
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
26h 40m
$71–145
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 l'Est to München Hbftrain 83
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
6. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
37h 32m
$504–1,094
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
31h 4m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane GLA - OTP
9h
$168–368
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane EDI - BBU
10h 59m
$81–266
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
$166–468
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
39h 20m
$189–247
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
$141–295
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 12m
$596–911

Edinburgh to Bucharest by train and foot

4Weekly Services

37h 32mAverage Duration

$504Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,450.7 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bucuresti Nord via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 37h 32m.

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