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 £40 - £90 and takes 24h 33m.

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 6h 3m and costs £100 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Frankfurt and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 33m.

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, Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Edinburgh?

The distance between Heidelberg and Edinburgh is 808 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 Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 12h 47m and costs £160 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m 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 Post Waypoint 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 Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 12h 47m and costs £160 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 24h 33m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

What is the time difference between Heidelberg and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Heidelberg. It is currently 8:35 PM in Heidelberg and 7:35 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Heidelberg to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2469+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 10 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 Stuttgart Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STR - EDI
6h 4m
£107–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt central train stationbus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
24h 33m
£40–89
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
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 47m
£162–534
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Brussels-North train stationbus N36
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
23h 48m
£95–256
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 29m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FRA - EDI
6h 3m
£102–274
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane FRA - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 49m
£99–272
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane FRA - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 15m
£103–338
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
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
16h 45m
£150–416
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 30m
£214–322

Heidelberg to Edinburgh by train

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12h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 803.5 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Frankfurt and London Victoria in around 24h 33m.

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