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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £95 - £130 and takes 20h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dortmund and Edinburgh is 579 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs £280 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Dortmund to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Edinburgh bus from?

Dortmund to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Edinburgh is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs £280 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £130 and takes 20h.

Where does the Dortmund to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dortmund to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall.

What is the time difference between Dortmund and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Dortmund. It is currently 3:06 PM in Dortmund and 2:06 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Dortmund to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

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

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Dortmund to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Dortmund 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 Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
5h 8m
£89–237
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CGN - EDI
5h 53m
£84–241
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
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 59m
£289–505
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dortmund to Rotterdamcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
3. Drive from Hull to Edinburghcar
18h 42m
£218–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
20h
£97–123
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FRA - EDI
6h 54m
£134–268
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 31m
£263–532
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Ghent Dampoortbus
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
21h 41m
£155–401
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dortmund to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
12h 55m

Dortmund to Edinburgh by train

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10h 59mAverage Duration

£289Cheapest Price

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Distance: 575.7 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to Edinburgh, Bus Station via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and London Victoria in around 20h.

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