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 £55 - £160 and takes 24h 1m.

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 30m and costs £65 - £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 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 £170 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 Eurostar, depart from Koeln 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 £170 - £550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 4h 30m, you could also bus, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 24h 1m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 2:30 AM in Cologne and 1:30 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Cologne to Edinburgh train arrive?

Cologne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Edinburgh by train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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 Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUS - EDI
4h 46m
£83–232
Train to Weeze Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbf
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NRN - EDI
6h 22m
£52–178
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
9h 26m
£173–533
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
17h 44m
£86–270
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburgh
12h 21m
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CGN - EDI
4h 30m
£69–179
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)FRA - EDI
5h 32m
£112–276
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)AMS - EDI
7h 1m
£98–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London VictoriaN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
24h 1m
£59–154
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburgh
13h 22m
£184–278

Cologne to Edinburgh by train

64Weekly Trains

9h 26mAverage Duration

£173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563.1 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

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 26m. Alternatively, Eurowings and British Airways fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily.

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