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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £50 - £190 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

How far is it from Essen to Edinburgh?

The distance between Essen and Edinburgh is 558 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs £300 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Essen to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Edinburgh bus from?

Essen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Edinburgh train from?

Essen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Essen to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £300 - £490 and takes 10h 31m, you could also bus, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 21h 31m.

Where does the Essen to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 1:16 PM in Essen and 12:16 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Essen to Edinburgh train arrive?

Essen to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Edinburgh?

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

Book your Essen to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Essen to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Edinburgh 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 from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
4h 53m
£87–218
Train, train to Weeze Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kevelaer Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NRN - EDI
6h 8m
£51–182
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 31m
£302–487
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
21h 31m
£73–233
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
12h 30m
£272–357
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
6h 40m
£96–258
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CGN - EDI
5h 42m
£70–234
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FRA - EDI
6h 20m
£139–326
Train via London
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 59m
£227–457
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
13h 32m
£172–279

Essen to Edinburgh by train

16Weekly Trains

10h 31mAverage Duration

£302Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.7 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

Eurowings, KLM, and British Airways fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 31m.

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