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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bielefeld is to bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 23h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bielefeld is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs €110 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bielefeld?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bielefeld station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bielefeld Brackwede train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bielefeld?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bielefeld Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bielefeld?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bielefeld is 1024 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bielefeld without a car is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs €350 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Edinburgh to Bielefeld, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bielefeld bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bielefeld train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Bielefeld?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bielefeld is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs €350 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 23h 25m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bielefeld bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Bielefeld train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bielefeld?

Book your Edinburgh to Bielefeld bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bielefeld?

There are 611+ hotels available in Bielefeld.

Edinburgh to Bielefeld - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bielefeld by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
6h 23m
€116–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N1328
23h 25m
€83–144
Train
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 Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 19 / ...
12h 19m
€350–580
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Bielefeldcar
20h 17m
€252–360
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 55 / ...
23h 21m
€130–180
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane EDI - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain
7h 34m
€152–296
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
7h 3m
€110–258
Fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane EDI - NRN
2. Take the train from Kevelaer Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
8h 1m
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Bad Bentheimtrain Ice
4. Take the train from Bad Bentheim to Bielefeld Hbftrain
14h 52m
€306–685
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bielefeldcar
13h 41m

Edinburgh to Bielefeld by train

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12h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,023.9 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bielefeld Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 12h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bielefeld Brackwede train station via London Victoria in around 23h 25m.

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