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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Mainz is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 22h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Mainz is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Mainz central train station via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Mainz?

The distance between Edinburgh and Mainz is 1069 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Mainz without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 11h 33m and costs €190 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Mainz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Mainz?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Mainz is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt, which costs €190 - €490 and takes 11h 33m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 22h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Mainz bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Mainz?

Mainz is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 6:42 AM in Edinburgh and 7:42 AM in Mainz.

Where does the Edinburgh to Mainz train arrive?

Edinburgh to Mainz 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 Mainz?

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Mainz by plane, train (Eurostar), train, 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
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
5h 4m
€108–254
Bus
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 Mainz central train stationbus
22h 20m
€66–128
Train via Frankfurt
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
11h 33m
€196–485
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Mainz central train stationbus
22h 1m
€97–270
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mainzcar
14h
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
5h 57m
€107–264
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
6h 40m
€127–322
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 Mainz Hbftrain Nj
14h 25m
€168–403
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 Mainzcar
15h 13m
€236–353

Edinburgh to Mainz by train

56Weekly Trains

11h 33mAverage Duration

€196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,068.5 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Lufthansa, KLM, and Brussels Airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Mainz, Römisches Theater via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 11h 33m.

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