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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Essen is to bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 21h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Essen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Essen?

The distance between Edinburgh and Essen is 893 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs €350 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Edinburgh to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Essen?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €350 - €600 and takes 10h 59m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 21h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:15 AM in Edinburgh and 5:15 AM in Essen.

Where does the Edinburgh to Essen train arrive?

Edinburgh to Essen 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 Essen?

Book your Edinburgh to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2742+ hotels available in Essen.

Edinburgh to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Essen by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
4h 41m
€104–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
21h 20m
€82–145
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 Essen Hbftrain
10h 59m
€353–561
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
12h 26m
€321–412
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 Essen Hbftrain
5h 51m
€84–262
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Essen Hbftrain 77
13h 59m
€208–504
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 Essencar
13h 34m
€196–330

Edinburgh to Essen by train

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10h 59mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Essen.

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Distance: 892.7 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

Eurowings, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 59m.

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