Rome2Rio

How to get fromEdinburgh to Germanyby plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or train

Find Transport to Germany

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Germany by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Hamburg Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane EDI - HAM
    4h 46m
    €94–245

  2. Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane EDI - BER
    5h 37m
    €79–225

  3. Train via Hanover

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 19 / ...
    5. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain train 19 / ...
    14h 48m
    €392–764

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Ukxn10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus bus N1328
    29h 3m
    €150–232

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Berlincar car
    16h 46m
    €438–575

  6. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane EDI - DUS
    4h 40m
    €99–205

  7. Fly to Frankfurt

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane EDI - FRA
    4h 52m
    €114–274

  8. Fly to Munich International Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane EDI - MUC
    5h 18m
    €112–267

  9. Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane EDI - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain train
    6h 57m
    €99–296

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Hbftrain train Ice
    17h 21m
    €470–740

  11. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain train
    21h 4m
    €228–539

Edinburgh to Germany by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration14h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€392Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Germany.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 919.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Germany?

easyJet, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Köln Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and S Spandau Bhf in around 14h 48m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There