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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £181 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.8 - 4.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £181, while a flight costs an average of £422.
Distance: 1785 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£422 Average Price | £181 Average Price Cheapest | £273 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 44h 14m Average total duration 43h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.4 - 10.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Edinburgh:
A coach is £242 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Edinburgh costing on average £422.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 44h 14m.
You'll arrive about 20h 20m sooner (4h 40m by flight vs 25h 0m by car). Tickets start at around £422 compared to roughly £273 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Edinburgh from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Edinburgh are Glasgow, Stirling, St Andrews, Perth and Dundee. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Edinburgh on Omio.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife known worldwide as the home of golf and for the University of St Andrews. Medieval streets, castle and cathedral ruins, and broad beaches give it a historic yet lively character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
Travel to Edinburgh 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 Budapest to Edinburgh.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Edinburgh:
A coach is £242 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Edinburgh costing on average £422.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes on average 44h 14m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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