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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €80 - €230 and takes 26h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 5h 43m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via London Victoria and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles Midi, Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Heidelberg?

The distance between Edinburgh and Heidelberg is 1131 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 12h 16m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Edinburgh to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Heidelberg bus from?

Edinburgh to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Heidelberg is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 12h 16m and costs €190 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 26h 59m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Heidelberg?

Heidelberg is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 9:54 AM in Edinburgh and 10:54 AM in Heidelberg.

Where does the Edinburgh to Heidelberg train arrive?

Edinburgh to Heidelberg train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Heidelberg?

Book your Edinburgh to Heidelberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1183+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Heidelberg by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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 Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 43m
€117–313
Bus
cheapest
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 Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 108 / ...
26h 59m
€83–228
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
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 Frankfurttrain 79
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
12h 16m
€199–555
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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingentrain
21h 32m
€132–397
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Heidelbergcar
14h 39m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane EDI - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 25m
€120–272
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GLA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 45m
€128–325
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 Bruxelles-Midi to Mannheim Hbftrain Nj
16h 26m
€173–425
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 Heidelbergcar
15h 47m
€255–365

Edinburgh to Heidelberg by train

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12h 16mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,131.4 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Frankfurt, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via London Victoria and Frankfurt central train station in around 26h 59m.

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