How to travel from Edinburgh to Budapest, Hungary

The distance between Edinburgh and Budapest is around 1,843km (1,145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Budapest by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. 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 Budapest (BUD).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    HUF 25,125($61)
Operated byWizz Air+ 6 others
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4 x train
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Train

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

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HUF 238,885($580)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Prague Wilsonova and then to Budapest Kelenföld bus station.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HUF 42,835($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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ferry
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car
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HUF 236,825($575)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Budapest

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Budapest by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around HUF 25,125 ($61) and will take around 3h 55m.

The distance between Edinburgh and Budapest is around 1,843km (1,145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,785km (1,109 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Edinburgh and Budapest by plane.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Budapest is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx HUF 25,125 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Budapest is to fly which will typically cost around HUF 25,125 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Budapest. It typically takes around 22h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Wien Hbf. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 25m.

LNER, Eurostar, Belgian Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways, Railjet and RegioJet run train services between Edinburgh and Budapest. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 22h 25m, 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 Budapest. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Prague Wilsonova. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Budapest. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Budapest. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Budapest (BUD). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Budapest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.

Wizz Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, British Airways, easyJet, KLM and Eurowings fly between Edinburgh and Budapest. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Budapest (BUD). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Budapest typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Budapest (BUD).

The closest major airport to Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Budapest.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Budapest. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Budapest (BUD). instead which will take 3h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Budapest is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around HUF 25,125 ($61).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Budapest

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Budapest

Transport options from Edinburgh to Budapest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 55m
HUF 25,125($61)
every 15 mins1,843km (1,145 miles)
Train
22h 25m
HUF 238,885($580)
6 times a week2,402km (1,493 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
HUF 42,835($105)
once daily2,580km (1,603 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 6h
HUF 236,825($575)
once daily2,110km (1,311 miles)

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Airports near Budapest

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

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Budapest
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Budapest