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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leimen is to bus which costs €80 - €200 and takes 28h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leimen is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Leimen?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Leimen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Leimen, Kurpfalz-Centrum via London Victoria, Frankfurt central train station and Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Leimen?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Leimen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at St. Ilgen, Bahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Leimen?

The distance between Edinburgh and Leimen is 1139 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leimen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 55m and costs €200 - €650.

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leimen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leimen train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Leimen?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leimen is to train via Paris which takes 11h 55m and costs €200 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €200 and takes 28h 16m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leimen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Leimen?

Leimen is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 5:57 PM in Edinburgh and 6:57 PM in Leimen.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leimen train arrive?

Edinburgh to Leimen 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 Leimen?

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Where can I stay near Leimen?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Leimen.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Leimen by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), 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
6h 4m
€118–293
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 central train stationbus 108 / ...
28h 16m
€84–194
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to St. Ilgen, Bahnhoftrain S3 / ...
11h 55m
€203–649
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(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
21h 44m
€138–414
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leimencar
14h 45m
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 44m
€126–281
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 56m
€117–293
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to St. Ilgen, Bahnhoftrain
8h 5m
€101–257
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
17h
€174–417
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 Leimencar
15h 58m
€246–363

Edinburgh to Leimen by train and foot

55Weekly Services

11h 55mAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,138.8 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Leimen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to St. Ilgen, Bahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leimen, Kurpfalz-Centrum via London Victoria, Frankfurt central train station, Heidelberg central train station, and Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof in around 28h 16m.

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