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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which costs €50 - €210 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Edinburgh and Gelsenkirchen is 900 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 11h 52m and costs €300 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen is to train via Brussels which takes 11h 52m and costs €300 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 21h 44m.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Gelsenkirchen?

Gelsenkirchen is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 1:04 AM in Edinburgh and 2:04 AM in Gelsenkirchen.

Where does the Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen?

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2192+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen by plane, train, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, 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, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 4m
€105–253
Fly to Weeze Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane EDI - NRN
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 45m
€54–201
Train via Brussels
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 Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 35 / ...
11h 52m
€304–551
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchencar
19h 12m
€303–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
21h 44m
€89–153
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 Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 8m
€99–275
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 45m
€88–238
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
12h 23m
€212–393
Bus via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
22h 50m
€141–326
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Gelsenkirchencar
12h 32m

Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen by train

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11h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 899.7 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 11h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Victoria, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 21h 44m.

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