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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £60 - £180 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs £60 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Cologne to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cologne and Edinburgh is 566 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs £240 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cologne to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cologne to Edinburgh is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs £240 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 22h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 11:08 AM in Cologne and 10:08 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Cologne to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

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

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Cologne to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Edinburgh by train, plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, or car train

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 Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
4h 57m
£90–225
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CGN - EDI
4h 36m
£62–176
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
9h 26m
£245–440
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Rotterdamcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
3. Drive from Hull to Edinburghcar
18h 52m
£262–371
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
22h 58m
£73–240
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FRA - EDI
5h 23m
£116–283
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRU - EDI
6h 14m
£102–275
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
7h 3m
£89–273
Train to Weeze Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NRN - EDI
6h 40m
Train via London
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 52m
£170–420
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
12h 26m

Cologne to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 563.1 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria in around 22h 58m.

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