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.
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.
👋 Also check out Bucharest → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
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Take the train to London Kings Cross, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf then Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bucharest.
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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then take a ferry to Bucharest.
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Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne then take a ferry to Amsterdam IJmuiden then drive to Bucharest.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 20m | $170($170) | every 10 mins | 2,447km (1,521 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 15m | $365($365) | every 20 mins | 2,766km (1,719 miles) |
Train | 1 day 14h | $605($605) | 6 times a week | 3,249km (2,019 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 15h | $175($175) | twice a week | 3,580km (2,225 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days | $125($125) | once daily | 3,487km (2,167 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, ferry | 2 days 9h | $37($37) | 3 times a week | 3,355km (2,084 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 15h | $745($745) | once daily | 2,930km (1,821 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.