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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aachen is to bus which costs €60 - €230 and takes 21h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Aachen is to fly and train which takes 6h 30m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Aachen, Schanz via London Victoria and Maastricht, Station Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aachen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Aachen?

The distance between Edinburgh and Aachen is 1149 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €160 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Edinburgh to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aachen bus from?

Edinburgh to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aachen train from?

Edinburgh to Aachen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Aachen?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aachen is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €160 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €230 and takes 21h 43m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aachen bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Aachen?

Aachen is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 10:59 PM in Edinburgh and 11:59 PM in Aachen.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aachen train arrive?

Edinburgh to Aachen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1120+ hotels available in Aachen.

Edinburgh to Aachen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Aachen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
9h 15m
€160–489
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Maastrichtbus N870
21h 43m
€64–228
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
17h 19m
€87–295
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Aachencar
11h 54m
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 30m
€108–233
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Aachencar
13h 2m
€210–306
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
6h 53m
€131–341
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain
7h 24m
€94–276
Fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane EDI - NRN
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Aachen, Schanz Bftrain
7h 54m
€94–239

Edinburgh to Aachen by train

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9h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,149.4 km
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aachen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aachen, Schanz via London Victoria, Maastricht, and Maastricht, Station Maastricht in around 21h 43m.

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