The average train between Budapest and Edinburgh takes 27h 26m and the fastest train takes 25h 32m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Budapest and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 27h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 26m.
Budapest to Edinburgh train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Edinburgh train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Budapest to Edinburgh train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Edinburgh is 1,785.1 km. The road distance is 2,501 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Edinburgh Waverley via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 22h 3m.