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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cologne is to fly which costs €70 - €190 and takes 4h 37m.

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 37m and costs €70 - €190.

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 Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

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 29m and costs €330 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 29m and costs €330 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 21h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €190 and takes 4h 37m.

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 4:37 PM in Edinburgh and 5:37 PM 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Edinburgh to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cologne by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 3m
€101–232
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
4h 37m
€73–181
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
9h 29m
€332–585
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
€114–171
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
12h 28m
€332–419
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
6h 14m
€140–326
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 4m
€128–315
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
12h 58m
€210–495
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
13h 36m
€225–373

Edinburgh to Cologne by train

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Distance: 904.8 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 29m. 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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