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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Esslingen is to train and fly which costs €110 - €330 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Esslingen is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Pliensauv. Weilstraße via London Victoria, Frankfurt central train station and Flughafen/Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Esslingen via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Esslingen?

The distance between Edinburgh and Esslingen is 1215 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Esslingen without a car is to train which takes 13h 20m and costs €210 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Edinburgh to Esslingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Esslingen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Esslingen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Esslingen is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €750 and takes 13h 20m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €270 and takes 29h 14m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Esslingen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Esslingen?

Esslingen is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 7:38 PM in Edinburgh and 8:38 PM in Esslingen.

Where does the Edinburgh to Esslingen train arrive?

Edinburgh to Esslingen 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 Esslingen?

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Where can I stay near Esslingen?

There are 1538+ hotels available in Esslingen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Esslingen 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 Edinburgh Airport to Stuttgart Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)EDI - STR
5h 29m
€102–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train station
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminal027 / ...
29h 14m
€99–261
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Esslingen47 / ...
13h 20m
€212–715
Train, bus
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 Stuttgart Airport BusterminalN36
26h 2m
€115–295
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Esslingen
16h 8m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)GLA - STR
8h 3m
€111–328
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Esslingen
6h 47m
€125–331
Train via Mannheim
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 Mannheim HbfNj
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen47 / ...
16h 15m
€192–580
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 Esslingen
17h 16m
€259–384

Edinburgh to Esslingen by train

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13h 20mAverage Duration

€212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,215.1 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

Eurowings, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Esslingen via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Frankfurt in around 13h 20m.

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