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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 22h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Essen Hbf 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 44m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf?

The distance between Edinburgh and Essen Hbf is 893 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Essen Hbf 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 Hbf?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Edinburgh to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Essen Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Essen Hbf 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 44m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Edinburgh to Essen Hbf 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 Hbf?

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

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Edinburgh to Essen Hbf - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Essen Hbf 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
€96–249
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 44m
€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 Essen Hbfcar
19h 13m
€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
€131–326
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 Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 11m
€98–296
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
€193–473
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essen Hbfcar
12h 25m

Edinburgh to Essen Hbf by train

56Weekly Trains

10h 45mAverage Duration

€183Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Essen Hbf.

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Distance: 892.7 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Eurowings, KLM, and Lufthansa fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 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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