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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Mainz is to bus via Luxembourg which costs €95 - €160 and takes 22h 45m.

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 5m and costs €110 - €270.

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 45m.

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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Mainz?

The distance between Edinburgh and Mainz is 1068 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(M) Flughafen Fernbf which takes 11h 32m and costs €330 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m 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 5m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, which costs €330 - €650 and takes 11h 32m, you could also bus via Luxembourg, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 22h 45m.

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 1:29 PM in Edinburgh and 2:29 PM 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Mainz by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 to Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
5h 5m
€116–264
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 Mainz central train stationbus
22h 45m
€97–154
Train via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
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(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
11h 32m
€333–624
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
€346–447
Fly 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 38m
€124–337
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
12h 16m
€333–624
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 13m
€145–313
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 8m
€221–365

Edinburgh to Mainz by train

52Weekly Trains

11h 32mAverage Duration

€333Cheapest Price

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

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

Lufthansa and KLM fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Mainz, Römisches Theater via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, and Frankfurt in around 11h 32m.

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