- Must visit
National Museum of Scotland
Scotland's flagship museum covers science, design, natural history, and world cultures in a landmark building with excellent family appeal.
Cheapest price
€142
Average price
€211
Fastest journey
1 d 15 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 17 h 36 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
1623 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Edinburgh will cost around €211 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €142.
It's difficult to get from Warsaw to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €82. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 4.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €82, and a flight costs an average of €19.
Distance: 1008 miles (1623 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€210 Average price Cheapest | €551 Average price | €313 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
40h 58m Average total duration 40h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 24h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
1.6 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.9 - 9.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Edinburgh:
A bus is €341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Edinburgh costing on average €551.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 40h 28m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 56h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 52h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €170 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 51h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 50h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 47h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €174 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 45h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:44AM | Duration 48h29 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:46AM | Duration 49h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 45h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:46AM | Duration 47h36 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 57h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 45h49 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 44h54 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 53h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:22AM | Duration 41h37 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €214 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:09AM | Duration 44h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 08:03AM | Duration 41h38 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:46AM | Duration 42h01 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 50h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 49h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 52h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 50h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:33PM | Duration 52h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 49h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 07:09PM | Duration 48h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 48h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:13PM | Duration 49h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 11:41PM | Duration 51h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 49h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 48h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:38PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 48h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:41PM | Duration 50h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €174 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 48h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €198 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 57h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 47h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 56h46 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €147 |
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Edinburgh buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:10 AM Warsaw | 45h15 | 5:25 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Warsaw | 48h29 | 8:44 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Warsaw | 45h15 | 6:25 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Warsaw | 41h37 | 7:22 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Warsaw | 44h09 | 10:09 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Warsaw | 49h10 | 8:45 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Centralny 04 | 52h20 | 6:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 50h35 | 6:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Warsaw to Edinburgh run on average 35 times per day, taking around 40h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €82 but you can travel from only €19 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1008 miles (1623 km) distance in 35h 51m.
Distance 1008 miles (1623 km) |
Average bus duration 40h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €82 |
Buses per day 35 |
Fastest bus 35h 51m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Edinburgh — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Edinburgh trip today.
Scotland's flagship museum covers science, design, natural history, and world cultures in a landmark building with excellent family appeal.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance onward, set dramatically on The Mound in the city centre.
Gallery of modern and contemporary art in a neoclassical building with sculpture park, strong changing exhibitions, and a peaceful setting.
Historic spine of the Old Town linking the castle and palace, lined with closes, landmarks, performers, shops, and layered city history.
Elegant shopping boulevard in the New Town with castle views, gardens below, major monuments, and strong access to central attractions.
Extinct volcano in Holyrood Park climbed for sweeping city views, sunrise walks, and one of Edinburgh's most memorable outdoor experiences.
A rich savoury pudding of sheep offal, oats, suet, onion and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. Scotland’s national dish and central to Burns Suppers.
Mashed turnips and potatoes, usually served with haggis. This classic Scottish side is a staple of traditional Edinburgh meals.
A hearty soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions in milk or cream. Strongly linked to Scotland’s fishing heritage and widely loved in Edinburgh.
Refined Scottish fine dining in the Balmoral Hotel, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting.
Historic oyster bar and restaurant serving Scottish seafood, shellfish and game in a lively, classic Victorian dining room.
Celebrated modern Scottish restaurant focused on local produce, creative small plates and a relaxed but high-quality neighbourhood feel.
Edinburgh is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels surge in festival season, dining is mid-to-high, and transit is reasonable but not especially cheap for visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if no service charge is added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warsaw to Edinburgh by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Warsaw to Edinburgh buses use the Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Edinburgh, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House. Use this guide to compare Warsaw and Edinburgh bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Polska (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticket counters.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni.
Available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Elevators, ramps.
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy is 7 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Bistro Chopin (in the station), Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy.
Available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Elevators, ramps.
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need