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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Idstein is to bus via Luxembourg which costs €65 - €170 and takes 23h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Idstein is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs €110 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Idstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Idstein Wiesbadener Straße via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Idstein?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Idstein. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Idstein Bahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Idstein?

The distance between Edinburgh and Idstein is 1093 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Idstein without a car is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs €180 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Idstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Idstein bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Idstein train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Idstein?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Idstein is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs €180 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Luxembourg, which costs €65 - €170 and takes 23h 48m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Idstein bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Idstein?

Idstein is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 6:13 AM in Edinburgh and 7:13 AM in Idstein.

Where does the Edinburgh to Idstein train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Idstein?

There are 890+ hotels available in Idstein.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Idstein 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 Idstein Bahnhoftrain
6h 4m
€115–275
Bus via Luxembourg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Wiesbaden central train stationbus
23h 48m
€65–164
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 Wiesbaden Hbftrain Ice
12h 27m
€183–544
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Idsteincar
13h 36m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GLA - FRA
6h 59m
€114–341
Train to Newcastle, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NCL - FRA
7h 11m
€122–367
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
2. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain
7h 26m
€113–312
Train via Frankfurt am Main
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(Main)Hbftrain Ice
12h 32m
€188–548
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train stationbus N280 / ...
28h 14m
€93–254
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 Idsteincar
14h 44m
€240–356

Edinburgh to Idstein by train and bus

1Weekly Services

12h 27mAverage Duration

€183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,093.3 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Idstein Wiesbadener Straße via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wiesbaden Hbf, and Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Idstein Wiesbadener Straße via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Wiesbaden central train station, and Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof in around 23h 48m.

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