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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £60 - £190 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Frankfurt Airport and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Mainz to Edinburgh?

The distance between Mainz and Edinburgh is 668 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h 45m and costs £270 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Mainz to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Edinburgh bus from?

Mainz to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Mainz to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £270 - £480 and takes 11h 45m, you could also bus, which costs £80 - £270 and takes 28h 6m.

Where does the Mainz to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mainz and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Mainz. It is currently 12:01 AM in Mainz and 11:01 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Mainz to Edinburgh train arrive?

Mainz to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2426+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Mainz to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), train, 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.

Fly Frankfurt to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FRA - EDI
4h 55m
£101–231
Bus to Hahn, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hahnbus
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane HHN - EDI
7h 21m
£62–184
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
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
11h 45m
£271–478
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj
3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
23h 54m
£244–365
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
13h 58m
Fly Frankfurt to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane FRA - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 55m
£114–276
Fly Frankfurt to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane FRA - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 18m
£117–335
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
6h 43m
£107–296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to London Victoriabus N280
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
28h 6m
£85–266
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
15h 4m
£192–289

Mainz to Edinburgh by train

57Weekly Trains

11h 45mAverage Duration

£271Cheapest Price

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Distance: 664 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, and KLM fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Edinburgh Waverley via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 45m.

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