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Five ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Budapest

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Budapest

Cheapest
22 h 25 min
Car
2318 km.
from $127
Fastest
2 h 59 min
Plane
Other
23 h 6 min
1782 km.
from $818.41
36 h
1785 km.
from $327
7 h 24 min
Train, Plane
1785 km.
from $277.36

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$379.73

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47
Plane from Newcastle to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$607.57

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Newcastle to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$556.94

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$696.18

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$443.02

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Newcastle to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$329.10

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

Eurobus SK

Phone:
+421 55 680 73 06
Email:
Website:
eurobus.sk/
Bus from Sheffield to Ružomberok
Ave. Duration:
31h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$60.76–$75.95

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Eurobusways

Phone:
+36 70 282 1827
Email:
Website:
eurobusways.com/
Bus from Ruzomberok to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$51.90–$88.60

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$94.93
Train from Frankfurt to Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$101.26

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.43–$75.95

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
15h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.02–$41.77
Bus from London Victoria to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
18h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$139.24
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$56.96

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$113.92

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Budapest is to fly which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Budapest-Kelenföld via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Budapest?

The distance between Edinburgh and Budapest is 1840 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 23h 6m and costs $423.91 - $815.22 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Edinburgh to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Budapest bus from?

Edinburgh to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Budapest train from?

Edinburgh to Budapest train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Budapest?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $423.91 - $815.22 and takes 23h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $163.04 - $326.09 and takes 36h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Budapest bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 04:24 in Edinburgh and 05:24 in Budapest.

Where does the Edinburgh to Budapest train arrive?

Edinburgh to Budapest train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Budapest?

Book your Edinburgh to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Budapest?

Book your Edinburgh to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7020+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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