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 $90 - $140 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 28m and costs $150 - $360.

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 23m.

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 $90 - $140.

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 train from?

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

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $150 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 37h 23m.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 12:58 AM in Edinburgh and 2:58 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 5347+ 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), 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)EDI - OTP
6h 28m
$158–353
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)EDI - BBU
8h 24m
$71–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Obor
26h 52m
$91–134
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to München Hbf83
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof62 / ...
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien HbfRjx / ...
6. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
37h 23m
$506–1,219
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharest
30h 50m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)MAN - OTP
9h 17m
$166–457
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the busferry from Manchester, Coach Station to Ploiești
3. Take the bus from Ploiești to București, Autogara Militari
2d 10h
$93–252
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharest
2d 21h
$141–294
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharest
31h 57m
$596–911

Edinburgh to Bucharest by train and foot

1Weekly Services

37h 23mAverage Duration

$506Cheapest 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) 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 l'Est, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 37h 23m.

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