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 €65 - €130 and takes 22h 15m.

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 49m and costs €95 - €250.

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 and Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.

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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

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 via Cologne which takes 10h 45m and costs €180 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 49m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €180 - €550 and takes 10h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 22h 15m.

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 5:51 PM in Edinburgh and 6:51 PM 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 2601+ hotels available in Essen.

Edinburgh to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Essen by plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, train, bus, or car train

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 49m
€95–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
22h 15m
€69–123
Train via Cologne
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
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 45m
€183–518
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Essencar
19h 14m
€212–305
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 Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
19h 50m
€110–380
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 38m
€131–316
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 Essen Hbftrain Tha
10h 59m
€183–473
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

Edinburgh to Essen by train

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10h 45mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Essen.

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Distance: 892.7 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Eurowings, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Essen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 10h 45m.

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