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4.6Travel Information between Edinburgh and Budapest
 Distance | 1107 miles (1785 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $38 - $121 |
 Cheapest mode | Flight • $38 (€34) • 2 h 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $38 (€34) • 2 h 45 min |
 Popular travel companies | Ryanair |
Travel 1107 miles (1785 km) by bus or flight from Edinburgh to Budapest. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Ryanair among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight from Edinburgh to Budapest.
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How to travel from Edinburgh to Budapest?
Making the journey of nearly 1,500 miles from Edinburgh to Budapest can be made by plane or bus. The fastest and most direct way to travel is by plane. The journey can also be made by bus, but this route involves a much longer journey time. Flight times, including connections, vary from four and a half hours to 12 hours or more, while making the journey by bus takes approximately 36 hours plus transfer times. There are at least two dozen flights a day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD). Bus passengers have to travel first to London from where there are one or two coaches a day to Budapest.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Budapest?
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Budapest is by bus. The first part of the journey is operated by National Express Coach Services from Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station. There are two departures a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, with journey times of just under 11 hours. From London Victoria Coach Station, there are up to two departures a day of coaches to Budapest Nepliget Coach Station. This part of the route takes approximately 28 hours. FlixBus services operate on Fridays and Sundays and travel directly to Budapest, while RegioJet has a departure every morning. This service involves a connection in Prague.
What is the fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Budapest?
The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Budapest is by plane. There are at least two dozen daily departures from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). Most require one connection and have overall journey times of between four and a half and 12 or more hours, while direct flights take just under three hours. Time should also be allowed for travel to and from airports, baggage check-in, and security procedures. The majority of flights are operated by British Airways with connections at London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports. Other providers include KLM, AirFrance, and Lufthansa with connections at Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Frankfurt am Main airports.
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Travel from Edinburgh to Budapest by bus
The journey by bus from Edinburgh to Budapest is made in two parts. The journey from Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station is made on National Express coaches and takes just under 11 hours. There are two daily direct departures, one in the morning and one in the early evening. From London Victoria Coach Station, FlixBus coaches travel directly to Budapest Nepliget Coach Station twice a week, on Fridays and Sundays. This is an overnight coach that leaves late in the evening and takes approximately 28 hours. RegioJet offers a daily service, with a coach leaving every morning. This also takes around 28 hours and requires a connection in Prague. Budapest Nepliget Coach Station is located in the southeast of the city and is part of the city's transport network of Metro trains, buses, and trams.
Travel from Edinburgh to Budapest by plane
Flights from Edinburgh to Budapest are operated by British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, and AirFrance, among others. RyanAir offers a nonstop flight of just under three hours. There are at least a dozen other departures that involve a connection. Departures start in the early morning and continue until mid-evening with the fastest route taking just four and a half hours. Other flights can take up to 12 hours or more. Time should also be allowed for getting to and from the airports as well as checking in baggage and passing through security. Where connections are required these are made at airports such as London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Frankfurt am Main, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Paris Charles de Gaulle. All departures are from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) with arrivals at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). This is located approximately 10 miles southeast of the city center. The journey from the airport to the city can be made by road, local bus, or a combination of local bus and tram services.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Budapest
Travel to Budapest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Budapest.
You can get from Edinburgh to Budapest 2 different ways: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $38 (€34).
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Budapest:
Taking a flight costs $83 (€75) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $121 (€109) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Budapest from Edinburgh is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 44 h 20 min.
Budapest is approximately 1107 miles (1785 km) away from Edinburgh.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Budapest is:
- 10 buses a day.
- Around 44 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Edinburgh to Budapest as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Budapest:
- Flights mostly leave from Edinburgh Airport and tend to arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Budapest:
- You can travel by plane to Budapest from Edinburgh with Ryanair, Wizz Air, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, British Airways or Air France, and you can find Ryanair Edinburgh to Budapest tickets for $38 (€34) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Budapest with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct flight with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Budapest as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Edinburgh and Budapest.
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