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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £65 - £130 and takes 23h 11m.

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 33m and costs £55 - £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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Cologne to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cologne and Edinburgh is 575 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 27m and costs £140 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cologne to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £480 and takes 9h 27m, you could also bus, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 23h 11m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 9:06 PM in Cologne and 8:06 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Cologne to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Cologne to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car ferry, 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.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CGN - EDI
4h 33m
£59–179
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
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 27m
£148–473
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
18h 13m
£92–275
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
£192–290
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
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 49m
£86–232
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 35m
£113–278
Train to Weeze Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NRN - EDI
6h 20m
£77–228
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 / ...
23h 11m
£66–128
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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9h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 571.6 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

Eurowings, British Airways, and Ryanair fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 27m.

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