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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bonn is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 23h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bonn is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bonn?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bonn?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bonn Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles Midi and Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bonn?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bonn is 936 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bonn without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs €300 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Edinburgh to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bonn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bonn train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Bonn?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bonn is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs €300 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 23h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €220 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bonn bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Bonn?

Bonn is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 8:21 AM in Edinburgh and 9:21 AM in Bonn.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bonn train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bonn 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 Bonn?

Book your Edinburgh to Bonn train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bonn?

There are 1487+ hotels available in Bonn.

Edinburgh to Bonn - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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

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 Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
5h 55m
€104–269
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
5h 8m
€71–211
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 Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
10h 52m
€307–523
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bonn UN Campusbus N280
23h 15m
€87–150
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bonncar
12h 38m
€325–415
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
6h 13m
€126–316
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Köln Hbftrain
7h 42m
€114–316
Fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane EDI - NRN
2. Take the train from Weeze Bahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
7h 53m
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
12h 41m
€210–492
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 Bonncar
13h 45m
€198–328

Edinburgh to Bonn by train and subway

51Weekly Services

10h 52mAverage Duration

€307Cheapest Price

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Distance: 935.9 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bonn Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Cologne Hbf, and Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bonn UN Campus via London Victoria in around 23h 15m.

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