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 €70 - €140 and takes 22h 25m.

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 - €210.

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 51m.

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 51m and costs €160 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Edinburgh to Cologne, including transfers.

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 51m and costs €160 - €450. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 4h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 22h 25m.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 1:51 PM in Edinburgh and 2:51 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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1774+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 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 17m
€100–255
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
4h 37m
€70–203
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 51m
€168–448
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 Koeln Hbftrain Ice
18h 17m
€103–295
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to 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 54m
€121–301
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 to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 41m
€98–321
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
22h 25m
€74–136
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 40m
€211–313

Edinburgh to Cologne by train

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9h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 904.8 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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 51m. Alternatively, Eurowings and British Airways fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 6 times a week.

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