How to travel from Edinburgh to Bucharest, Romania

The distance between Edinburgh and Bucharest is around 2,447km (1,521 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $170($170)
Operated byRyanair+ 6 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf then Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $605($605)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bucharest.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    $175($175)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then take a ferry to Bucharest.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden then drive to Bucharest.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $745($745)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Bucharest

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around $37 and will take around 2 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $170.

The distance between Edinburgh and Bucharest is around 2,447km (1,521 miles).

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Edinburgh and Bucharest by plane.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx $170.

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Bucharest is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around $37 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

LNER, Eurostar, Belgian Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways, Railjet, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Edinburgh and Bucharest. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 14h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and Maxibus Travel run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Bucharest. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Bucharest. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 30m.

Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Ryanair UK fly between Edinburgh and Bucharest. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 3h 30m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Bucharest typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

The closest major airport to Bucharest is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) (OTP) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Bucharest. Craiova Airport (CRA) (CRA) and Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) (SBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Bucharest. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). instead which will take 4h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around $170.

How do I get from Edinburgh to Bucharest

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Bucharest

Transport options from Edinburgh to Bucharest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
$170($170)
every 10 mins2,447km (1,521 miles)
Train and Plane6h 15m
$365($365)
every 20 mins2,766km (1,719 miles)
Train
1 day 14h
$605($605)
6 times a week3,249km (2,019 miles)
Bus
1 day 15h
$175($175)
twice a week3,580km (2,225 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
2 days
$125($125)
once daily3,487km (2,167 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, ferry2 days 9h
$37($37)
3 times a week3,355km (2,084 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 15h
$745($745)
once daily2,930km (1,821 miles)

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Airports near Bucharest

The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.

OTP
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Bucharest
CRA
Craiova Airport (CRA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Bucharest
SBZ
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Bucharest