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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Minden is to bus and train which costs €90 - €260 and takes 24h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Minden is to fly and train which takes 7h 6m and costs €130 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Minden?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Minden. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Minden, Bahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Minden?

The distance between Edinburgh and Minden is 1023 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Minden without a car is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Edinburgh to Minden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Minden train from?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Minden?

Minden is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 1:37 PM in Edinburgh and 2:37 PM in Minden.

Where does the Edinburgh to Minden train arrive?

Edinburgh to Minden 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 Minden?

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Where can I stay near Minden?

There are 504+ hotels available in Minden.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Minden 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 Hannover Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane EDI - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Minden, Bahnhoftrain
7h 6m
€139–280
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus
3. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Minden, Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...
24h 40m
€94–252
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Minden, Bahnhoftrain 10 / ...
13h 25m
€193–559
Bus, train via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Minden, Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...
23h 27m
€103–255
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mindencar
13h 57m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane GLA - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Minden, Bahnhoftrain
8h 26m
€158–326
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane EDI - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Nienburg(Weser)train
3. Take the train from Nienburg(Weser) to Minden, Bahnhoftrain
9h 6m
€111–287
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Bielefeld Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Minden, Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...
15h 26m
€195–542
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 Mindencar
15h 5m
€250–366

Edinburgh to Minden by train

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13h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,022.6 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Minden, Bahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 13h 25m.

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