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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €70 - €150 and takes 22h 4m.

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 9m and costs €95 - €230.

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 Int., Rotterdam Centraal, Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen 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 Utrecht which takes 11h 52m and costs €290 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m 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 Utrecht which takes 11h 52m and costs €290 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 22h 4m.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Gelsenkirchen?

Gelsenkirchen is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:46 AM in Edinburgh and 5:46 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 1874+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

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

There are 9 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 9m
€97–230
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 4m
€73–146
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
11h 52m
€293–648
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
€242–335
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 Moenchengladbach Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
19h 47m
€217–492
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 40m
€98–244
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 3m
€146–387
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 Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 35 / ...
11h 56m
€338–567
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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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Gelsenkirchen.

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Distance: 899.6 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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 Int., Rotterdam Centraal, Utrecht Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 11h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Victoria, Duisburg central train station, and Duisburg Hbf in around 22h 4m.

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