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 €90 - €210 and takes 21h 55m.

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 46m and costs €95 - €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 Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs €180 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 46m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs €180 - €650 and takes 10h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €210 and takes 21h 55m.

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 4:50 AM in Edinburgh and 5:50 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

Edinburgh to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Essen by plane, train (Eurostar), train, 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
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)EDI - DUS
4h 46m
€96–259
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station081
20h 6m
€86–272
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
10h 47m
€183–635
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen
12h 21m
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)EDI - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
5h 27m
€95–288
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
6h 50m
€103–306
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 38m
€131–321
Fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)EDI - NRN
2. Take the train from Kevelaer Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbf
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbf
6h 33m
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbfTha
11h 2m
€203–585
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London VictoriaUkxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
21h 55m
€93–210
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Essen
13h 29m
€219–314

Edinburgh to Essen by train

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10h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 892.7 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

Eurowings, KLM, and three 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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 10h 47m.

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