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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Esslingen is to bus via Luxembourg which costs €100 - €180 and takes 25h 56m.

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 23m and costs €95 - €240.

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, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Flughafen/Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 56m.

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(Neckar) via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

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 12h 39m and costs €370 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 23m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €370 - €700 and takes 12h 39m, you could also bus via Luxembourg, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 25h 56m.

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 6:20 PM in Edinburgh and 7:20 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 1569+ hotels available in Esslingen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Esslingen by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), 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 Stuttgart Airport
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane EDI - STR
5h 23m
€96–238
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Esslingen(Neckar)train Tgv
12h 39m
€378–655
Bus via Luxembourg
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus N36
25h 56m
€106–177
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Esslingencar
16h 14m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 36m
€132–342
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 Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
12h 54m
€325–681
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus N27 / ...
31h 4m
€157–357
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 Esslingencar
17h 27m
€232–386

Edinburgh to Esslingen by train and foot

7Weekly Services

12h 39mAverage Duration

€378Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,215 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

Eurowings, KLM, and three 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(Neckar) via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 12h 39m.

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