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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 21h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Köln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cologne?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cologne is 905 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs €290 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Edinburgh to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Cologne?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs €290 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 21h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €200 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 6:15 AM in Edinburgh and 7:15 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cologne train arrive?

Edinburgh to Cologne 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 Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 838+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cologne 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 Koeln Hbftrain
5h 12m
€101–255
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
4h 41m
€73–198
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
9h 48m
€291–512
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
21h 50m
€83–146
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
12h 28m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 53m
€141–326
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 7m
€111–296
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 39m
€104–306
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
11h 37m
€200–488
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 Colognecar
13h 41m
€193–322

Edinburgh to Cologne by train

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9h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 904.8 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Köln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 21h 50m.

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