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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £80 - £230 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Edinburgh?

The distance between Leipzig and Edinburgh is 732 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs £330 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Leipzig to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Edinburgh train from?

Leipzig to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs £100 - £310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £330 - £650 and takes 14h 43m, you could also bus, which costs £100 - £310 and takes 25h 57m.

Where does the Leipzig to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Leipzig to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

What is the time difference between Leipzig and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Leipzig. It is currently 7:16 PM in Leipzig and 6:16 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Leipzig to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Leipzig 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 Leipzig-Halle Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LEJ - EDI
7h 53m
£108–302
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BER - EDI
6h 14m
£84–224
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
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
14h 43m
£335–640
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N23 / ...
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
25h 57m
£104–304
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leipzig to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
16h 59m
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LEJ - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 54m
£156–332
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DRS - EDI
9h 9m
£116–421
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FRA - EDI
7h 49m
£161–364
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N67 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
33h 17m
£205–385
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leipzig to Rotterdamcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
3. Drive from Hull to Edinburghcar
22h 37m
£306–467

Leipzig to Edinburgh by train

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14h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 727.4 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

Lufthansa, Norwegian Air UK ltd, and easyJet fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 14h 43m.

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