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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 24h 24m.

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 45m and costs £65 - £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 Hbf and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Cologne Airport CGN and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 24m.

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 Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

How far is it from Bonn to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bonn and Edinburgh is 581 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 51m and costs £170 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Edinburgh train from?

Bonn to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Bonn to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bonn to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £170 - £600 and takes 10h 51m, you could also bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 24h 24m.

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 6:43 PM in Bonn and 5:43 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Bonn to Edinburgh train arrive?

Bonn to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bonn to 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 plane, train (Eurostar), night train, bus, train, 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.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CGN - EDI
4h 45m
£67–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London VictoriaN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
24h 24m
£58–131
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 51m
£179–558
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Brussels-NordNj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
20h
£88–434
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bonn to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburgh
12h 31m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUS - EDI
5h 20m
£90–212
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)FRA - EDI
6h 16m
£112–254
Train, train to Weeze Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhof
3. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NRN - EDI
7h 4m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
11h 47m
£175–677
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bonn to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburgh
13h 32m
£187–283

Bonn to Edinburgh by train

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10h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 577.5 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Eurowings and British Airways fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 51m.

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