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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £262 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.4 - 6.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £262, while a flight costs an average of £591.
Distance: 2420 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£591 Average Price | £262 Average Price Cheapest | £176 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 55h 55m Average total duration 55h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
7.3 - 14.5kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 6.0kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Bucharest:
A coach is £329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Bucharest costing on average £591.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Coach takes on average 55h 55m.
You'll arrive about 28h 44m sooner (5h 33m by flight vs 34h 17m by car). Tickets start at around £591 compared to roughly £176 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 Bucharest from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Bucharest is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bucharest are Sinaia, Brașov, Ploieşti, Târgovişte and Piteşti. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bucharest on Omio.
Sinaia is a mountain resort in the Bucegi Mountains, known for Peleș Castle and Sinaia Monastery. Royal heritage, pine forests and winter sports give it a refined yet outdoorsy character.
Brașov is known for its medieval Saxon centre, the Black Church and a setting beneath Tampa Mountain. It feels lively but relaxed, with cobbled streets, café culture and quick access to castles and mountain scenery.
Ploieşti is a southern Romanian city best known for its long ties to the oil industry. Its broad streets, practical atmosphere and specialised museums give it a distinctly historical and industrial character.
Piteşti is a southern Romanian city known for its automotive industry, especially its long association with Dacia. Broad streets, green spaces and the Argeş setting give it a practical, lived-in character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Bucharest:
A coach is £329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Bucharest costing on average £591.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Coach takes on average 55h 55m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Bucharest as scheduled services by train, flight and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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