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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Esslingen is to fly which costs €100 - €270 and takes 5h 28m.

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 28m and costs €100 - €270.

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 10m.

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 12h 51m.

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 51m and costs €390 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 28m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €390 - €650 and takes 12h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €150 - €240 and takes 29h 10m.

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 3:29 PM in Edinburgh and 4:29 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?

Book your Edinburgh to Esslingen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Esslingen?

There are 1598+ 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), bus, car, car train, train, night 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
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane EDI - STR
5h 28m
€109–265
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Esslingentrain 47 / ...
12h 51m
€397–645
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
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 N77 / ...
29h 10m
€151–237
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Esslingencar
16h 15m
€401–529
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane GLA - STR
8h 17m
€136–285
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Esslingentrain
6h 53m
€141–331
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
3. Take the nighttrain from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
18h 49m
€217–511
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Esslingencar
17h 23m
€294–483

Edinburgh to Esslingen by train

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12h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,214.7 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

Eurowings and KLM fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) 3 times a day. 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 12h 51m.

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