What is the cheapest way to get from Bonn to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £55 - £170 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bonn to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs £55 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Bonn to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bonn and Edinburgh is 586 miles.

How do I travel from Bonn to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Bonn to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs £240 - £440.

How long does it take to get from Bonn to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Bonn to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Edinburgh bus from?

Bonn to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Edinburgh train from?

Bonn to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Bonn to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bonn to Edinburgh is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs £240 - £440. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 4h 53m, you could also bus, which costs £75 - £250 and takes 24h 6m.

Where does the Bonn to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bonn to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bonn and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Bonn. It is currently 10:37 PM in Bonn and 9:37 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Bonn to Edinburgh train arrive?

Bonn to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bonn to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bonn to Edinburgh?

Book your Bonn to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Bonn to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Bonn to Edinburgh by train, plane, train (Eurostar), night train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
5h 33m
£95–241
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CGN - EDI
4h 53m
£60–163
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 37m
£243–437
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
20h 57m
£189–314
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bonn to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
12h 36m
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FRA - EDI
5h 58m
£108–271
Train, train to Weeze Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NRN - EDI
7h 7m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 9m
£225–410
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to London Victoriabus N280
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
24h 6m
£77–242
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bonn to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
13h 42m
£173–272

Bonn to Edinburgh by train

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10h 37mAverage Duration

£243Cheapest Price

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Distance: 582.4 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, Eurowings and Ryanair UK fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a week.

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