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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Papenburg is to bus which costs €75 - €280 and takes 26h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Papenburg is to fly and train which takes 9h 40m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Papenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Papenburg, AOK via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Papenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Papenburg?

The distance between Edinburgh and Papenburg is 1517 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Papenburg without a car is to train which takes 14h 1m and costs €180 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 14h 1m to get from Edinburgh to Papenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Papenburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Papenburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Papenburg?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Papenburg is to train which takes 14h 1m and costs €180 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €280 and takes 26h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Papenburg bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Papenburg?

Papenburg is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 8:46 AM in Edinburgh and 9:46 AM in Papenburg.

Where does the Edinburgh to Papenburg train arrive?

Edinburgh to Papenburg 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 Papenburg?

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Where can I stay near Papenburg?

There are 632+ hotels available in Papenburg.

Edinburgh to Papenburg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Papenburg by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
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 Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain 35
14h 1m
€183–549
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 814
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus 075 / ...
26h 57m
€77–274
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 814
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus 075 / ...
23h 4m
€124–313
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Papenburgcar
14h 19m
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 Leer(Ostfriesl)train
9h 40m
€103–270
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 Bruxelles-Nord to Köln Hbftrain Nj
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain 35
24h 37m
€112–323
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rheinetrain
4. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain
10h 3m
€130–337
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GLA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rheinetrain
5. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain
10h 59m
€144–443
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Papenburg, Bahnhoftrain
11h 8m
€128–379

Edinburgh to Papenburg by train

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Distance: 1,516.6 km
Duration: 14h 1m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Papenburg, Bahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 14h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Papenburg, AOK via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB in around 26h 57m.

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