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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Witten is to fly and train which costs €85 - €240 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Witten is to fly and train which takes 6h 15m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Witten?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Witten. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Witten Witten-Annen via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Witten?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Witten. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Witten Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Witten?

The distance between Edinburgh and Witten is 933 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Witten without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs €290 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Edinburgh to Witten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Witten bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Witten train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Witten?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Witten is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs €290 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 21h 35m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Witten bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Witten?

Witten is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 1:21 PM in Edinburgh and 2:21 PM in Witten.

Where does the Edinburgh to Witten train arrive?

Edinburgh to Witten train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near Witten?

There are 485+ hotels available in Witten.

Edinburgh to Witten - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Witten by plane, train, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Witten Hbftrain
6h 5m
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain
6h 15m
€85–238
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 Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 22m
€297–534
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Wittencar
19h 30m
€178–342
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 Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Witten Hbftrain Re
20h 29m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hagen Hbftrain
7h 25m
€150–361
Fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane EDI - NRN
2. Take the train from Weeze Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Witten Hbftrain
7h 33m
Fly 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 Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
8h 35m
€89–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
21h 35m
€93–184
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Wittencar
12h 45m

Edinburgh to Witten by train

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11h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 933.2 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Witten Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hagen Hbf in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Witten Witten-Annen via London Victoria, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, and Dortmund Hbf in around 21h 35m.

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