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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Leipzig is to fly and train which costs €85 - €260 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Leipzig is to fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Leipzig via London Victoria and Berlin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Leipzig?

The distance between Edinburgh and Leipzig is 1170 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 15h 3m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Edinburgh to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Leipzig train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Leipzig is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs €120 - €380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €600 and takes 15h 3m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 30h 58m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Leipzig?

Leipzig is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 12:05 PM in Edinburgh and 1:05 PM in Leipzig.

Where does the Edinburgh to Leipzig train arrive?

Edinburgh to Leipzig 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 Leipzig?

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Edinburgh to Leipzig - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

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

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 Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane EDI - LEJ
7h 29m
€128–372
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane EDI - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 46m
€87–254
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 Frankfurttrain 79
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
15h 3m
€199–598
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Leipzigcar
23h 19m
€282–420
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Berlin to Leipzigbus
30h 58m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane GLA - LEJ
8h 16m
€167–332
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane EDI - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 32m
€155–431
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 35m
€138–346
Train via Hamm
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Hammtrain
5. Take the train from Hamm to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
20h 13m
€236–691
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig Hbf Ostseitebus
33h 22m
€121–394
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leipzigcar
16h 45m

Edinburgh to Leipzig by train

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15h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,170 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leipzig Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 15h 3m.

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