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 €85 - €160 and takes 23h 36m.

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 5h 55m and costs €130 - €290.

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 36m.

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, Bruxelles Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 15m and costs €320 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 15m and costs €320 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Luxembourg, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 23h 36m.

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 7:05 PM in Edinburgh and 8:05 PM 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Idstein?

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Where can I stay near Idstein?

There are 923+ 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
5h 55m
€131–283
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 36m
€90–152
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 Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain 79
12h 15m
€327–594
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 37m
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 40m
€138–350
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
6h 56m
€149–439
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
7h 29m
€140–351
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 Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhoftrain 79
12h 27m
€319–572
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train stationbus N870 / ...
27h 31m
€147–307
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 50m
€212–355

Edinburgh to Idstein by train

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12h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,093.3 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Idstein Bahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 12h 15m. 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 36m.

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