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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £85 - £250 and takes 22h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Edinburgh?

The distance between Heidelberg and Edinburgh is 707 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 12h 1m and costs £300 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Heidelberg to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Edinburgh train from?

Heidelberg to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Edinburgh is to train via Cologne which takes 12h 1m and costs £300 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £250 and takes 22h 41m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between Heidelberg and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Heidelberg. It is currently 2:27 AM in Heidelberg and 1:27 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Heidelberg to Edinburgh train arrive?

Heidelberg to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg to Edinburgh by train, plane, 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.

Train to Frankfurt, fly
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FRA - EDI
5h 35m
£104–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus N36
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
22h 41m
£85–250
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 1m
£303–619
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
14h 30m
£302–400
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STR - EDI
6h 5m
£102–212
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
7h 15m
£110–332
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 50m
£304–614
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Frankfurt Airportbus 198 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 426 / ...
4. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
27h 59m
£185–360
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
15h 31m
£192–327

Heidelberg to Edinburgh by train

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12h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 703 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria in around 22h 41m.

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